Care Assistant

Job description

Care AssistantLocation: Wimbledon

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Part Time

Closing Date: 13 April 2027

Salary: £14.80 per hour

Specific Hours: Flexible

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Culture. Extraordinary Careers.

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.

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wimbledon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English