Care jobs in Wigan

Are you looking to work in the home care sector? Do you have the qualities to become an exceptional carer? Are you kind, caring and reliable? Then we would love to hear from you.

At Helping Hands, we have been providing care at home since 1989 and our branch in Wigan has vacancies in visiting care and live in care. You’ll need to have a can-do attitude and be able to support people with all aspects of their daily life.

As a Helping Hands carer your responsibilities will include:

• Helping with personal care, such as showering, washing and styling hair
• Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Assisting with moving safely around the home
• Picking up prescriptions and doing the weekly grocery shop
• Supporting with daily household duties
• Accompanying customers to doctor/dentist appointments
• Clinical care
• Support pets in the household
• Taking a role of a companion

We understand that our carers work hard every single day, which is why we provide a variety of benefits for our staff including:

• Guaranteed pay contract and we pay more than other home care companies
• Working hours to suit you
• Discounts and offers with a free Blue Light card
• Travel allowance
• Early Pay app – request up to 50% of your pay in advance
• If you would like to progress in your career, you’ll receive full support
• Refer a friend and receive £100
• Generous pension scheme
• We are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and Care Inspectorate Wales – so we will always put our staff and customers first