Care Assistants - Sheffield
Posted 7 hours 52 minutes ago by Be Caring Ltd
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.
Where You'll WorkYou 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.
Why Be Caring?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).
- £13.30 per hour (drivers)
- 50p 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.
Bonuses & RewardsYou'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.
What You'll Be DoingAs 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.
No Experience? No Problem - Full Training ProvidedWhether 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.
Benefits- 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