Care Assistants - Drivers S12 & S20

Care Assistants - Drivers Only – Sheffield S12 & S20 Drivers Only | Paid Shifts (Block Pay)

Are you the person friends and family turn to when they need help?

If you’re kind, reliable and want to make a real difference in your local community, we’d love to welcome you to Be Caring Sheffield
.

We’re recruiting Care Assistants (drivers, full-time) to support people living in their own homes across Sheffield S12 & S20
, helping them to live independently with dignity, choice and compassion
.

You will be part of our dedicated home care team covering:

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

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

Be Caring is the UK’s largest employee-owned social care provider
. When you join us, you’re not only a member of a community care team, you’re a co-owner
, with a real voice in how we do things. As a Care Worker with Be Caring
, you’ll have:

• Work that reflects our values:
  Be Kind, Be Proud, Be the Best You Can Be, Be Safe, Be Happy, Be Involved
• Block pay – paid for your whole shift, not pay-per-call
• Full training, stable hours and a role you can genuinely be proud of
• A chance to make a real difference in the communities you live and work in

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

Shift patterns:

• Early shift
  : 7:00am – 1:00pm
• Late shift
  : 3:00pm – 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.

If you’re a driver
, passionate about people and ready to bring your kindness to the communities of Sheffield S12 & S20
, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Be Caring as a Care Worker and start a role where you’re valued, supported and paid fairly for every minute you care.

• 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