There’s much more to software than meets the eye. That’s certainly the case for Helping Hands software specialist, Ian Clayfield, who began his career supporting live-in carers in St Albans. As Ian celebrates five years at Helping Hands, find out more about his journey into care. A natural interest in supporting people As a university […]
News about careers and training with Helping Hands
News, views and real-life stories about what it’s like to work at Helping Hands.
20 years in care – Sandra and Jennifer’s story
18 August by Cleo CanningThis summer, we’re celebrating the carers who have been with us for a long time and the hard work they’ve done. They have all developed significantly over the years, which has been wonderful to see. Sandra and Jennifer, two of our care veterans from our Evesham branch, have over 40 years’ care experience between them. […]
From Greggs to visiting care: Farah’s first steps
18 August by Cleo CanningStarting a new career can be daunting. Farah, one of our visiting carers in Aylesbury, has recently done just that. Though Farah has only been with Helping Hands for around a month, she is already very excited about what her new career has in store for her. A new career in care Farah found Helping […]
Why be a carer with Helping Hands?
7 August by Callum PorterAt Helping Hands, our carers have been making a difference in the lives of other people for nearly 30 years. Alongside our dedicated support team, they’ve been helping those living with various conditions to live independently at home. We’re privileged to have a team of incredible carers who are supporting families across England and Wales. […]
How does being a carer fit in with my lifestyle?
7 August by Callum PorterAll of our carers have their own stories to share and a variety of reasons for deciding on a career in care. Many of them tell us how much they enjoy the flexibility of being a carer and how it fits in with their lifestyle. What all of our carers share is the same passion […]
From South Africa to Warwickshire: Beverley’s experiences as a live-in carer
25 April by Sally TomkotowiczAfter joining Helping Hands in 2013 as a live-in carer, Beverley has proven herself to be a great help to the families she supports. She’s worked with customers living with dementia, cancer and Parkinson’s to name a few. Originally from South Africa, she shares her story with us. Beverley grew up in the Orange Free […]
Touring Transylvania for Spinal Injury Awareness
11 April by Sally TomkotowiczTouring Transylvania for Spinal Injury Awareness Last year, our Finance Director Andrew Wood took part in the Three Capitals Challenge – an intense journey beginning in Budapest, Hungary, and finishing in Vienna, Austria. Andrew not only completed the three-day cycle ride, but he also raised over £9,000 for The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), one of […]
Care across the world
13 March by Sally TomkotowiczWhat makes our carers so special is their love for their work and their commitment to their customers. This passion and dedication has led to some of them travelling hundreds of miles to come to one of our training weeks. Elizabeth Wilma began her career with Helping Hands in 2014 and is still continuing to […]
Spotlight on Helen Dautrive – one of our Clinical Nurse Specialists
13 March by Sally TomkotowiczArranging the right care and support for our customers and their families rarely just ‘happens’ – there is a lot to consider. It is incredibly important that we get this right, that we ensure the customer and the things that are important to them are at the forefront of the package of care we put […]
Experienced nurse Levante joins as a live-in carer from Transylvania
7 February by Sally TomkotowiczExperienced nurse, Levante, joined us this month to become a live-in carer, all the way from the beautiful and historic Transylvania. A considerate and warm-hearted person, we caught up with Levante to learn about his journey and why he decided to join Helping Hands. What makes a Helping Hands carer so special is their dedication […]