Care Assistant – Driving License Required

General Information

• Organisation: Helping Hands Home Care

• Role: Care Assistant (Domiciliary/Home Care)

• Location: Leicester (Community-based)

• Salary: £14.95 – £15.30 per hour (Highly competitive for the home care sector)

• Job Type: Flexible shifts (Mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends available)

Key Responsibilities

Being a Home Care Assistant involves travelling between clients’ private homes to provide one-to-one support.

• Personal Care: Assisting with sensitive tasks such as showering, bathing, toileting, and dressing.

• Clinical Support: Overseeing medication administration and assisting with mobility around the home.

• Domestic Support: Light housekeeping, including cleaning, cooking, tidying, and laundry.

• Companionship: Providing emotional support and social interaction for adults who may live alone.

• Community Errands: Shopping for groceries or collecting prescriptions on behalf of the client.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Right to Work: You must already have the Right to Work in the UK. Note: This employer explicitly states they cannot provide visa sponsorship.

• Driving: A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are mandatory for travelling between “calls” (client visits).

• Personal Attributes: You must be kind-hearted, adaptable, and passionate about helping others.

Experience

• No Experience Required: Full training is provided, making this an excellent entry point into the healthcare profession.

Perks & Benefits

• Financial Flexibility: Use of the Early Pay App to access 50% of your earned wages before payday.

• Travel Compensation: Paid mileage at 35p per mile (this helps cover fuel and wear-and-tear on your car).

• Direct Employment: Unlike “agency” work, you are a contracted employee with holiday pay and a pension.

• Professional Growth: Support to gain your Care Certificate and NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications).

• Discounts: A FREE Blue Light Card, providing significant discounts at major UK retailers and restaurants.

Career Progression in Care

Helping Hands emphasises that this role is a starting point. Many carers progress through a structured clinical and managerial pathway:

Summary of the Role

This is a “domiciliary care” position, which is different from working in a care home. You will be working independently in the community, visiting multiple clients per shift. The high hourly rate (£14.95+) reflects the responsibility and the requirement for a vehicle.

Quick Tip: Because you’ll be managing your own travel, mention your “Time Management” skills in your application. In home care, being punctual is vital because clients often rely on you for time-sensitive tasks like medication or meal preparation.