Care Assistant

Helping Hands

Gloucester, CAunknownPosted Aug 27, 2026
Posting intelligenceActively listed

About the role

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 a Care Assistant with 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.

£15.90 per hour

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