For people looking for household work

Caregiver jobs start with a profile that speaks for you.

Show households your experience with the people you have supported, your practical experience and the kind of home-support work you prefer. Joining, applying and responding to requests is free for helpers.

Nationwide marketplace · Direct conversations · Practical guidance

A South African caregiver building a professional work profile
✓Helpers never payStart with useful context
caregiverProfile, preferences and availability
Helpers never pay
Choose which requests to accept
Keep your work record with you
Built around a better match

Make it easier for the right household to understand your experience.

A clear profile helps an employer see the person behind the job title. Explain the work you know, the arrangement you want and when you are available.

01

Present your real experience

Describe the people you have supported, your practical experience and the kind of home-support work you prefer. You do not need a polished CV to get started.

02

Stay in control

Your full profile and contact details are shared only with households whose connection requests you accept.

03

Use the platform for free

Helpers do not pay to create a profile, apply for work, appear in search or accept a connection request.

Simple by design

From first search to a real conversation.

Helpers Connect supports the introduction. You stay responsible for the interview, decision and working relationship.

  1. 01

    Create your free profile

    Add your caregiver experience, skills, preferred areas and the working arrangement you want.

  2. 02

    Confirm your availability

    Keep your status current so households know whether you are still open to suitable opportunities.

  3. 03

    Explore and apply

    Review published jobs, read the duties and apply when the role matches your experience and needs.

  4. 04

    Choose each connection

    Say yes or no to a household request. If you accept, you can speak directly and decide whether the job is right.

Make the next step count

Build a profile that is useful and easy to trust.

Keep your information accurate and specific. A good profile helps households ask better questions and helps you avoid unsuitable roles.

  • Describe your caregiver experience and the duties you know well
  • Add the areas you can reach and whether you want live-in or live-out work
  • Keep your preferred schedule, start timing and availability up to date
Questions, answered

Know what to expect before you start.

Clear expectations protect both households and helpers. These are the essentials for this part of the marketplace.

Do I pay to find caregiver jobs?

No. Helpers never pay to create a profile, apply for work, appear in search, receive a connection request or get a job through Helpers Connect.

Do I need a CV to create a profile?

No. You can build your profile by adding your experience, skills, location, preferred arrangement and availability directly on Helpers Connect.

Who can see my contact details?

Your number and full profile are shared with a household only after you accept that household’s request to connect.

Does Helpers Connect guarantee that I will get a job?

No. The platform helps helpers and households find one another. Each person decides whether to interview, accept an offer or begin an employment relationship.

Find help. Find opportunity.

Let the right household find your caregiver profile.

Joining and looking for work is free for helpers.

Create your free profile →