Care Assistant (Driver Required)

Heritage-Healthcare; Hall Green; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Paid travel time

Flexible working patterns

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Induction and training

Career development

Immediate interviews

Job summary

Heritage Healthcare Birmingham South is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant with a valid UK driving licence to support clients in their own homes.

Join a friendly team who provide full training, induction and ongoing development. We offer paid mileage, travel time, flexible patterns and a supportive local office. No prior care experience is required as training is provided and progression opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to own vehicle.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Good communication skills.
• Availability to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in their homes with daily activities.
• Assist with medication where trained.
• Meal preparation and nutritional support.
• Companionship and emotional wellbeing.
• Shopping and community visits.
• Mobility and independence support.
• Light household duties and maintaining records.

Job description

Care Assistant (Driver Required) – Birmingham South£13.50 – £20.25 per hour + Paid Mileage + Paid Travel TimeFull Time | Part Time | Permanent

Join a Team That Values and Supports You

Every day, our Care Assistants help people remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.At Heritage Healthcare Birmingham South, you’ll become part of a friendly and supportive team delivering high-quality care throughout the local community. Whether you already have care experience or are looking for a new career, we provide full training, ongoing support and genuine opportunities for development.If you’re caring, reliable and want a role that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer

• £13.50 – £20.25 per hour
• Paid mileage
• Paid travel time
• Flexible working patterns
• Full paid induction and training
• Ongoing learning and development
• Supportive local office team
• Pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Immediate interviews available

No Experience? Full Training Provided

Previous care experience is helpful but not essential.

We recruit people based on their values, attitude and commitment to delivering excellent care. If you have a caring nature and are willing to learn, we will provide all the training and support you need to succeed. Many of our most successful Care Assistants joined us with no previous care experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Care Assistant, you will support clients in their own homes with daily activities that help them maintain their independence and quality of life.

• Personal care and hygiene support
• Assisting with medication where trained
• Meal preparation and nutritional support
• Companionship and emotional wellbeing
• Shopping and community visits
• Mobility and independence support
• Light household duties
• Maintaining accurate care records

No two days are the same, and every visit makes a meaningful difference to someone’s life.

Essential Requirements

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• The right to work in the UK
• Good communication skills
• Availability to work alternate weekends

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About Heritage Healthcare

Heritage Healthcare is a trusted and established home care provider delivering high-quality care and support to people within their own homes.We are passionate about helping people live independently while providing our team with the support, training and recognition they deserve.