Care Assistant

Location: Cardiff   Since 1989, we've supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love.
Because, life is better at home.
We don't require you to have any previous care experience.
All we need from you is a full UK driving license with access to your own car and the desire to care for others, we can teach you the rest.
If you're looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns whether you want to work mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.
At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits: Two types of contracts: Guaranteed Pay Contract or a flexible zero-hours contract whichever suits your lifestyle Enhanced bank holiday pay rates Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day Earn up to £100 for referring a friend Opportunities to earn additional cash rewards Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs Your career development is important to us, if you want to progress, we will help you get there!
FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first.
Your role may include: Providing companionship Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting Helping with mobility around the home Overseeing medication and providing medical support Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions