Care Assistant
Department: East 6
Employment Type: Flexible
Location: Brighton
Compensation: £17.30 / hour
Description
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.
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.
- The Right to Work in the UK.
- A kind, adaptable, people-first mindset.
- A willingness to learn. No prior care experience needed.
- Reliability, compassion, and the confidence to support others with dignity.
Why Helping Hands?
- Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls.
- Early pay app (access up to 50% of pay before payday).
- Refer-a-friend bonus (earn up to £100).
- Direct employment with paid holiday and pension.
- Apprenticeship routes and nationally recognised qualifications (Care Certificate, NVQs).
- FREE Blue Light Card with hundreds of discounts.
- Range of flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
- Annual pay reviews aligned to cost of living.
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Care Assistant in Brighton employer: Helping Hands Home Care
Helping Hands is an exceptional employer that prioritises kindness and community, offering a supportive and ambitious work culture where your contributions truly matter. As an Area Care Manager, you'll benefit from genuine career growth opportunities, a competitive salary with substantial bonus potential, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, all while leading a dedicated team to provide extraordinary care in the homes of those we serve.
