Care Assistant

Be Caring Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated home-care provider in Bradford is seeking full-time female Care Assistants to enrich the lives of individuals within the community. Responsibilities include providing personal care and promoting independence. No formal care qualifications are needed, as comprehensive training will be provided. The position offers competitive pay at £12.82 per hour plus mileage, along with various bonuses and employee benefits such as a fully funded DBS and training development opportunities.

Benefits

New Starter Bonus up to £300

Refer a Friend bonus up to £300

Annual bonus up to £300

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be a female driver or willing to drive.
• Ability to provide personal care with dignity.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care that protects people's dignity.
• Promote independence using enabling approaches.
• Support people to meet their outcomes.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Please note, for this role we are recruiting female drivers only. Be a Care‑Giving Day‑Maker. Our Mission: “Is to be care‑giving day‑makers, hope‑builders, smile‑givers, life‑changers, community‑warriors with the will to make a difference.” Join our dedicated community team and help us to enrich the lives of others. Join our home‑care team in Bradford! We are recruiting full‑time Care Assistants (female drivers) to provide care and support to people living in Bradford.

We are seeking individuals who can make people smile while providing care and support in their home. A Care Assistant role with Be Caring Bradford could be the right fit for you. You do not need a degree or care qualifications, but you must embody Be Kind, Be Safe, Be the Best you Can Be, Be Happy, Be Involved, Be Proud.

Supporting customers within the local community across:

• BD2 – Eccleshill
• BD3 – Barkerend
• BD4 – East Bowling
• BD8 – Girlington & Toller
• BD7 – Great Horton

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care that protects people's dignity.
• Promote independence using enabling approaches.
• Support people to meet their outcomes, involving families and professionals.
• Connect people to their communities, accessing local support and services.
• Deliver personalised care through individual choice and control.
• Be a strong and effective communicator, documenting, reporting, and sharing information with the right people at the right time.

Induction Training

We are looking for people with Be Caring values to join our team. For this role you do not need care experience; we recognise you will have many transferable skills from previous roles, for example as a shop assistant. We will provide you with the training you need to be an outstanding Care Assistant.

Comprehensive induction training includes:

• Be Caring values; going Above and Beyond to meet personal outcomes.
• Dignity and respect, safeguarding and equality and diversity.
• Confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication.
• Basic Life Support, moving and positioning, and pressure sores (React to Red).
• Infection prevention and control, health and safety.
• Learning Disabilities, Autism, Dementia, mental health and mental capacity act.

Join today and get a New Starter Bonus of up to £300!

You will also receive up to £300 Refer a Friend bonus, up to £300 annual bonus, and a £25 birthday gift voucher.

Pay

£12.82 p/hr (drivers) + 45p per mile for drivers.

Working Hours

Shift patterns include early starts, late evenings and weekend working:

• Early shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Late shift: 3:00pm – 10:00pm (finish time depends on public transport times)

Working pattern will be agreed, setting a 2‑week rota which includes:

• Alternate full weekends.

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training: 1 week classroom‑based (Monday – Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules.
• Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24‑hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB.