Visiting carer jobs
What is a visiting carer?
As a visiting carer, you’ll have a flexible work life that has never been so rewarding. You can make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable members of your community, giving them the support they need to live independently in their own homes. You don’t need any specific experience or qualifications to become a carer with us, all we ask is that you have the natural ability to provide person-centred, high-quality care.
And in return, we reward our carers generously for the support they give our customers with competitive rates of pay and an award-winning induction process. You will also benefit from a flexible work-life balance in a supportive environment and the opportunity to work for an organisation that truly appreciates you.
What does a visiting carer do?
Companionship
Providing friendly company and emotional support
Personal care
Assisting with bathing, dressing and, when necessary, continence support
Medication
Support with administration as and when the customer needs it
Meal preparation
Help with preparing and cooking nutritious meals
Household chores
Keeping on top of the washing and dusting for a clean and tidy home
Running errands
Assisting with tasks such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
Pet care
Feeding, walking and looking after the customer’s beloved pet
Mobility assistance
Offering the customer an arm to lean on around the house
Nurse-supported care
Undergoing additional training for more complex care needs
Pay and benefits
As the nation’s leading home care specialist, all of our carers are employed directly by us. No franchises. No agencies. No tax returns for you to complete. And no feelings of you being left alone without support.
Flexible work patterns
We will endeavour to find placements suited to you
Competitive pay
Competitive pay
Free uniform
Unlike other providers, your uniform is free
Ongoing support
Receive 24-hour support from your manager
Nationwide positions
We have over 140 branches across England and Wales
Generous mileage
We pay your mileage to and from care calls
Assessment and selection
Develop your own skills on our assessment course
Your application process
Your personal development
Grow your career in care with our training and development opportunities
At Helping Hands, carers are at the very heart of who we are. That’s why we don’t just offer introductory training, we invest in your career with regular, ongoing development opportunities.
Upon joining Helping Hands, you’ll learn about:
- Customer service - the Helping Hands way
- Your role, duties and responsibilities as a carer
- Our values and beliefs at Helping Hands
- Abuse and safeguarding against it
- Administering medication
- Manual handling
- Personal care
- Dementia care
- Health and safety
- First aid
And when you’re on board, we’ll continue to provide you with:
- Ongoing refresher courses as and when you need
- Regular meetings with your care manager for advice and support
- A bespoke personal development plan
- The option to complete a formal health and social care qualification
- Mentoring and training opportunities
Visiting carer FAQs
- Do I need previous care experience to apply?+
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No, you can be a seasoned professional or a care novice – there is always room for you at Helping Hands. We will support you from the moment you apply, through the assessment process and into shadowing an experienced carer until you feel confident to carry out your role. All we need from you is the right attitude and a passion for helping others.
- How long will it take until I can start?+
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Our application process takes a matter of minutes. Following that, you’ll have a brief chat on the phone with a member of our team before being invited to a face-to-face interview. Then, we just need to run a few checks to make sure that you’re compliant to work – this stage sometimes takes a little while due to the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check—but we’ll be making all the preparations in the background so that you can start as soon as that stage is complete.
- How much will I earn?+
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We pay our carers competitively – but these rates do change depending on where you live – so it’s best to check on the individual advert before you apply. In addition to your hourly rate, you will also be paid your mileage between calls, and you will accrue paid holiday.
- What are the career progression opportunities?+
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Here at Helping Hands, we aim to always promote from within. Many of our carers go on to other roles within the company, such as care coordinators, branch managers and even area care managers. You will have regular one-to-ones with your manager to discuss your development and what you’d like to achieve with Helping Hands. Many of our managers started their Helping Hands journey as a carer; with us, the sky is the limit!
- Can I choose my own hours?+
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Yes, all of our carers work flexible hours, and we will assign shifts around your availability. You can work as much or as little as you like, but we do ask that you share your availability with us ahead of time so that we can form a rota.
- Do I need a driving license?+
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For the vast majority of our locations, we do ask our carers to have a driving license and access to their own vehicle, as many of our customers live in rural locations. However, in some locations, such as London, we do accept walkers or cyclists – but it is best to call your local branch and double check with them before you apply.
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