Home Care Assistant — Flexible Shifts in Northampton

Helping Hands Homecare, Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Early pay app

Refer-a-friend bonus

Holiday & pension

Care qualifications

Blue Light Card

Flexible shifts

Pay reviews

Job summary

Helping Hands Homecare, Inc. in Northampton is seeking a Care Assistant to provide warm companionship and practical support to clients at home. This flexible role focuses on helping people stay independent, feel safe, and live well in the communities they love.

No prior care experience is required; the successful candidate will receive full training, ongoing support, and opportunities to grow a career within a purpose-driven team committed to extraordinary care and culture.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Kind, adaptable, people-first mindset.
• Willingness to learn; no prior care experience needed.
• Reliability, compassion, and the confidence to support others with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, meaningful companionship to customers in their own homes.
• Support with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Assist with mobility needs, helping customers stay safe and confident.
• Oversee and administer medication in line with care plans.
• Help with household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and meal preparation.
• Run essential errands, from food shopping to collecting prescriptions.
• Offer calm, considerate support that helps customers feel truly cared for.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Right to Work in the UK

People-first mindset

Willingness to learn

Reliability & compassion

Job description

Helping Hands Homecare, Inc. in Northampton is seeking a Care Assistant to provide warm companionship and practical support to clients at home. This flexible role focuses on helping people stay independent, feel safe, and live well in the communities they love.

No prior care experience is required; the successful candidate will receive full training, ongoing support, and opportunities to grow a career within a purpose-driven team committed to extraordinary care and culture.