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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.
06 Nov 2017
A sales team with heart

What does the term ‘sales’ mean to you? For the sales – or customer liaison – team at Helping Hands,…

Two men sit outdoors, smiling and laughing together. One wears a purple shirt, the other a dark cardigan and holds a walking stick. They appear to be enjoying a friendly, joyful conversation in a green, leafy setting.
20 Oct 2017
Colette wins an award for company values

Colette, one of our live-in carers, has been with us since 2015. During this time, she’s been involved in supporting…

Close-up of an older person sitting in bed, wearing a striped shirt and holding a white mug with both hands. The person has a gold ring on one finger. The background is softly blurred.
20 Oct 2017
Retired teacher Jerry on working as a carer: “Every moment is special”

Jerry works as a care assistant in Redditch where he supports customers on a part-time basis, visiting around around six…

A nurse in a purple uniform and blue gloves smiles whilst preparing vegetables, including carrots and peppers, on a kitchen worktop as a person holds a mug in the foreground.
29 Sep 2017
Caring for carers: how live-in carers receive extra support from their peers

Working as a live-in carer takes a lot of dedication, passion, and care. They are the ones who support people…

A smiling carer in a purple uniform stands outdoors, linking arms with an older woman in a light blue cardigan and white blouse. They both look happy, with greenery and a wooden fence in the background.
18 Aug 2017
20 years in care – Sandra and Jennifer’s story

This summer, we’re celebrating the carers who have been with us for a long time and the hard work they’ve…

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.
18 Aug 2017
From Greggs to visiting care: Farah’s first steps

Starting a new career can be daunting. Farah, one of our home carers in Aylesbury, has recently done just that.…

A smiling man in a purple uniform holds a spray bottle whilst cleaning a kitchen. A shopping bag with cleaning supplies sits on the counter nearby.
07 Aug 2017
Carer or kindred spirit? How Miles is helping Dan on his road to recovery

A sport-obsessed, guitar-playing skateboarder may not be your usual idea of a carer. But Miles, one of the founding carers…

A young woman in a wheelchair enjoys a walk outdoors with two carers in purple uniforms, one holding a watering can and the other holding a litter picker, along a leafy path near a cottage.
07 Aug 2017
Why be a carer with Helping Hands?

At Helping Hands, our carers have been making a difference in the lives of other people for nearly 30 years.…

Two women smile at each other as they walk arm-in-arm in a bright kitchen. One uses a walking stick. Vegetables and flowers are on the worktop, creating a warm, cheerful atmosphere.
07 Aug 2017
How does being a carer fit in with my lifestyle?

All of our carers have their own stories to share and a variety of reasons for deciding on a career…

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.
01 Aug 2017
From chef to carer: Sarah celebrates 15 years in care

Cast your mind back 15 years. Brazil beat Germany to win the FIFA World Cup in Japan, and Hogwarts fans…