Care Assistants - Sheffield S12 & S20 - Drivers Only

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).

• £13.30 per hour (drivers)
• 45p per mile mileage
• Full-time contracted hours
• Block pay: paid continuously across the shift, not per visit

• 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.