Care Assistant

Midshires Care Limited; Croydon (NH); On-site; USD 25,309 - 30,638; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage 35p per mile

Flexible shift patterns

Access up to 50% of pay before payday

Refer-a-friend bonus (£100)

Paid holiday and pension

Fully funded training + qualifications

Blue Light Card discounts

Career development

Job summary

Helping Hands is hiring a Care Assistant to support people in their own homes, helping them stay independent, safe and connected with warm companionship every day.

No prior care experience is required—full training will be provided. You’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. We offer flexible shifts, paid mileage, opportunities for progression and funded qualifications to help you build a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm companionship to customers in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support mobility and help customers stay safe and independent.
• Assist with medication administration as per care plans.
• Help with household tasks and run errands as needed.
• Offer calm, respectful support that promotes dignity.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Compassion

People-first mindset

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

• No experience needed – full training provided
• Flexible shift patterns available to suit your lifestyle
• Paid mileage of 35p per mile
• Currently hiring in your area – start as soon as checks are completed

Join Helping Hands as a Care Assistant and start a rewarding career where you can make a real difference every day.

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Culture. Extraordinary Careers.

Helping Hands was built on kindness and it still guides everything we do today. We’re a purpose-driven team helping people live well in the homes and communities they love. Join us, and you’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team where your work truly matters, and you can grow a career that counts.

As aCare Assistantwith Helping Hands, you’ll make a real difference every day, supporting people to live well, stay independent, and feel safe in the homes they love. You don’t need previous care experience; what matters most is kindness, reliability and a genuine desire to help others. We’ll give you all the training, support and confidence you need to thrive.

Why Helping Hands

• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls.
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
• Access up to 50% of your pay before payday.
• Refer-a-friend bonus (up to £100).
• Paid holiday and pension.
• Fully funded training + recognised qualifications (Care Certificate, Apprenticeships).
• FREE Blue Light Card with hundreds of discounts.
• Ongoing support and career development.

What you’ll do

• 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.

What you’ll bring

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• A kind, adaptable, people-first mindset.
• A willingness to learn
• Reliability, compassion, and the confidence to support others with dignity.

At Helping Hands we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive community where everyone belongs. All applications are considered fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.