Many of the carers we welcome to our team have had their own experiences of supporting their own families. For Lise, a care assistant in St Albans, it was after her mother experienced a fall that sparked a series of events that led her to Helping Hands. Lise shares how she came to hear about […]
News about careers and training with Helping Hands
News, views and real-life stories about what it’s like to work at Helping Hands.
What a career in care can offer you later on in life
9 July by Kerry WrightThere is an increasing number of individuals who are opting to work as a carer, even after retirement. The fulfilment and purpose the role offers, alongside the extra income to support their pension, make a career in care a very exciting prospect. Whether it’s the chance to follow through on a lifelong career goal, or […]
Home care’s first ever Centre of Excellence
2 July by Sally TomkotowiczHave you heard the news? Helping Hands was recently endorsed as a Centre of Excellence, making us the first and only full-service homecare provider to receive such a recognition. The accolade comes from Skills for Care, the strategic body for the adult social care workforce in England, after they reviewed the overall training and induction […]
How I’m making a difference: returning to the UK for care work
25 May by Cleo CanningSome of our carers have arrived from countries across Europe and even from as far as New Zealand. Though they all started their care journeys at different points, our worldwide search for carers has uncovered some true gems. Take Jackie and Tina for example. After leaving the UK to set up new careers in Spain, […]
First days at a care company… Rebecca’s ‘quick and easy’ application
25 May by Cleo CanningOur marketing department recently welcomed a fresh face to the team. Based at the Warwickshire head office, Rebecca Giddings helps to spread the word about home care services across the west of England and South Wales. From her initial interview through to going through an extensive training programme, Rebecca has learnt a great deal about […]
Changing careers? Consider care!
23 May by Kerry WrightWhile many people wouldn’t think about a change of career in their later life, Kevin from Sutton Coldfield and Denise from Swansea each took a leap of faith that led them to a more fulfilling and rewarding job. They both became visiting carers in 2017 and soon found that the change was just what they […]
Why older workers are choosing a rewarding career in care
28 March by Sally TomkotowiczWhether it’s for a financial boost or because of a calling to find a new, strong purpose, more older workers over the age of 50 are choosing to work in care, some for the first time in their lives. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), during the past year alone more than 100,000 […]
Cardiff’s ray of Sunshine: growing a career in care work
4 December by Cleo CanningIt was the feeling of being “stuck in a rut” that inspired Cardiff-based Sunshine Leon to take her first steps into a career in care. At the time she was working in retail and, knowing her natural flair for supporting others, her friends gently encouraged her to apply. After two years of working as a […]
A sales team with heart: personal stories about working at a care company
6 November by Cleo CanningWhat does the term ‘sales’ mean to you? For the sales – or customer liaison – team at Helping Hands, it comes with the in-built desire to help people find the support they need so they can pursue their lives in the way they want. They’re the team that our new customers speak to when […]
Colette wins an award for living our company values
20 October by Cleo CanningColette, one of our live-in carers, has been with us since 2015. During this time, she’s been involved in supporting individuals requiring palliative care and those living with dementia. This month, because of the dedication she shows her customers, we were delighted to surprise Colette with the Helping Hands Building on Success award. Giving people […]