Care Assistant (Driver Required)

Heritage Healthcare; Hall Green; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Paid travel time

Flexible working patterns

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Induction and training

Job summary

Heritage Healthcare Birmingham South is seeking a Care Assistant (Driver Required) to help clients in their own homes. You will be supported by a friendly local team providing high-quality care and ongoing development opportunities.

You will perform personal care, meal prep, companionship and light household duties while maintaining accurate care records. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, with paid mileage and travel time."

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Good communication skills.
• Availability to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Assist with medication where trained.
• Prepare meals and provide nutritional support.
• Offer companionship and emotional wellbeing.
• Shop and visit the community.
• Support mobility and independence.
• Perform light household duties.
• Maintain accurate care records.

Skills

Driving licence

Own vehicle

Communication skills

Right to work in UK

Flexible weekends

Job description

Care Assistant (Driver Required) – Birmingham South

Pay: £13.50 – £20.25 per hour + Paid Mileage + Paid Travel Time

Full 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

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.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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

• 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.