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Working at Helping Hands

A young woman in a purple uniform, likely a carer or nurse, smiles warmly at an older person outdoors. The setting appears friendly and caring, with greenery and pink flowers in the background.
10 Jul 2019
How being a live-in carer changed my life

Angela Murison, a live-in carer who trained with us in April, talks about her experience so far at Helping Hands…

An elderly man with a walking stick walks outdoors on a path, smiling, while being supported by a younger man in a purple uniform. Both look happy, surrounded by greenery and trees.
11 Jun 2019
30 years of Helping Hands

2019 marked our 30th birthday and we’re incredibly proud of the journey we have been on so far. From humble…

An elderly woman smiling and holding a mug sits comfortably in a chair, while a carer in a purple uniform sits nearby, engaging with her in a cosy, well-lit room.
23 Aug 2018
How seeking support for Mum sparked a career in care

Many of the carers we welcome to our team have had their own experiences of supporting their own families. For…

A nurse in a lavender uniform smiles warmly whilst holding hands with an older woman seated in a cosy living room.
09 Jul 2018
What a career in care can offer you later on in life

There is an increasing number of individuals who are opting to work as a carer, even after retirement. The fulfilment…

A smiling woman in a purple uniform stands in a kitchen, drying a white mug with a green tea towel next to a sink and dish rack with clean crockery.
02 Jul 2018
Home care’s first ever Centre of Excellence

Helping Hands was endorsed as a Centre of Excellence, making us the first and only full-service homecare provider to receive…

A nurse in a lavender uniform smiles warmly whilst holding hands with an older woman seated in a cosy living room.
25 May 2018
How I’m making a difference: returning to the UK for care work

Some of our carers have arrived from countries across Europe and even from as far as New Zealand. Though they…

A woman in a lavender uniform and glasses smiles whilst washing dishes at a kitchen sink. She wears a lanyard, and the background shows a bright, tidy kitchen with a plant and washing-up liquid.
25 May 2018
First days at a care company… Rebecca’s ‘quick and easy’ application

Our marketing department recently welcomed a fresh face to the team. Based at the Warwickshire head office, Rebecca Giddings helps…

A carer in purple offers tablets to an elderly woman wearing a striped top, who is sitting up in bed and smiling while holding out her hand to receive the medicine.
23 May 2018
Changing careers? Consider care!

While many people wouldn’t think about a change of career in their later life, Kevin from Sutton Coldfield and Denise…

A nurse in a lavender uniform smiles warmly whilst holding hands with an older woman seated in a cosy living room.
28 Mar 2018
Why older workers are choosing a rewarding career in care

Whether it’s for a financial boost or because of a calling to find a new, strong purpose, more older workers…

A smiling woman in a purple uniform and blue gloves stands in a kitchen, holding a cleaning cloth. She wears a name badge and a stethoscope, with shelves, a kettle, and a sink visible in the background.
04 Dec 2017
Cardiff’s ray of Sunshine

It was the feeling of being “stuck in a rut” that inspired Cardiff-based Sunshine Leon to take her first steps…