Summer Care Assistant | Earn up to £17.30/hr + Flexible Shifts | No experience required

Looking for a summer job that actually pays well, looks incredible on a CV, and gives you a whole new set of skills to kick-start your career?

At Helping Hands, we don’t care if you’ve never worked in care before. If you’re reliable, kind, and great with people, we’ll teach you the rest. You’ll be helping local people stay independent in their own homes - acting as a companion, a helping hand, and a vital part of their day.

Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Culture. Extraordinary Careers.

Join us as a Care Assistant, and you’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team where your work truly matters, and you can grow a career that counts.

We’ll give you all the training, support and confidence you need to thrive.

Why Helping Hands

• High hourly pay: Earn £14.80 - £17.30 per hour (way above standard student retail/hospitality rates).
• Get paid early: Access up to 50% of your earnings before payday with our Early Pay app—perfect for unexpected student expenses.
• Fuel money sorted: 35p per mile paid between calls to cover your petrol.
• Free Blue Light Card: Unlock hundreds of major high street, fashion, and food discounts.
• Refer-a-friend bonus (earn up to £100).
• Direct employment with paid holiday and pension.
• Apprenticeship routes and nationally recognised qualifications (Care Certificate, NVQs).
• Range of flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
• Annual pay reviews aligned to cost of living.

What you’ll do

• Be a friendly face: Provide warm, meaningful companionship, swap stories, and have a chat over a cup of tea.
• Life admin & errands: Help with everyday tasks like food shopping, cooking meals, and running essential errands.
• Independence support: Assist with mobility and help customers feel safe and confident in their own homes.
• Daily living & personal care: Help with morning and evening routines, which can include medication reminders, dressing, and personal hygiene support with ultimate dignity.

What you’ll bring

• You’re 18+ and have a full UK driving licence with access to a car.
• You have the Right to Work in the UK.
• You’re a people person—reliable, compassionate, and a good listener.

• No experience? No problem. We provide 100% of the training and support you need to feel confident.

Ready to have the most meaningful summer job you’ve ever had?

Register your interest by clicking Apply - No CV needed