At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to individuals in their homes.
- Company: Helping Hands, a purpose-driven team focused on kindness and community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, early pay access, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy paid mileage, refer-a-friend bonuses, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Kindness, reliability, and a willingness to learn; no prior experience needed.
The predicted salary is between 15.9 - 15.9 £ per hour.
Care Assistant
Department
East 3
Employment Type
Flexible
Location
Harlow
Compensation
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 Harlow employer: Helping Hands Homecare
Helping Hands is an exceptional employer that prioritises kindness and support, creating a nurturing environment for Care Assistants in Harlow. With flexible shift patterns, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth through training and qualifications, you’ll be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join us to enjoy benefits like paid mileage, early pay access, and a range of discounts, all while working in a culture that values compassion and community.
