Care Assistant

Homecare Assistant

Paid Shifts, Evenings & Weekends – Sheffield S12 & S20

Are you the person friends and family turn to when they need help? Why not turn your caring nature into a career and use your experience to support people and make a difference in your community?

We are recruiting drivers (full-time) to join our dedicated home care team in Sheffield (S12 & S20).

S12: Birley, Frechville, Hackenthorpe
S20: Halfway, Mosborough, Westfield, Waterthorpe, Owlthorpe, Beighton, Sothall

Drivers: You must have a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

No Sponsor ships Available

Be Caring is the UK’s largest employee-owned social care provider. When you join us, you’re not just “staff” – you’re a co‑owner with a voice in how we do things. Join Be Caring as a full‑time Home Care Assistant and be paid fairly for the care you give – with full training, stable hours and work you can be proud of.

We’re committed to:

• Kindness, respect and inclusion
• Supporting our colleagues as much as the people we care for
• Providing stable, fair employment with genuine progression
• Making a real difference in the communities we serve

We pay in Blocks (shifts) – from your first visit to your last (not pay per call).

£12.82 per hour (drivers)

45p per mile mileage

Full‑time hours (contracted)

Block pay: paid continuously across the shift, not per visit

Shift patterns:

• Early shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Late shift: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

You’ll work a fixed 2‑week rota, which will include:

• Alternate full weekends, or
• Every Saturday, or every Sunday
• Evenings agreed within your working hours

Essential: You must be available for early mornings, evenings and regular weekend working.

You’ll have access to a range of recognition and bonus schemes, including:

• New starter bonus (up to £300)*
• Refer a Friend bonus (up to £300)*
• Annual bonus (up to £400)*
• £25 birthday gift voucher

* Current bonus structure - more details shared at recruitment and onboarding.

As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll support people in their own homes to:

• Live independently and confidently
• Stay safe, respected and well‑cared for
• Stay connected with family, friends and their community
• Achieve personal, meaningful outcomes

Your day may include:

• Helping with washing, dressing and personal care
• Supporting with medication, meals and hydration
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting people to get out, attend appointments, or stay connected locally
• Recording and sharing important information with families and professionals

Every visit is an opportunity to make someone’s day a little brighter.

Whether you are new to care or returning after supporting someone close to you, we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed. Your paid induction includes:

• 1 week classroom‑based training (Mon–Fri)
• 2 days shadowing experienced colleagues
• Additional online learning modules

You’ll also receive training in areas such as:

• Be Caring values & “Above & Beyond” care
• Dignity, respect, safeguarding, equality & diversity
• Confidentiality & professional boundaries
• Fluids, nutrition & safe administration of medication
• Moving & positioning, basic life support, pressure care
• Infection prevention & control, health & safety
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier
  1), mental health & capacity
• We also offer fully funded qualifications, including Level 2 Health & Social Care and other accredited courses.

• Fully funded DBS
• Paid induction training
• Holiday pay that grows with length of service
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – support for you and your dependants
• Optional GMB union membership
• Development opportunities in an employee‑owned, values‑led social enterprise