Care Assistants - Bradford

Be Caring Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Starter Bonus

Refer a Friend Bonus

Annual Bonus

Birthday Gift Voucher

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Job summary

Be Caring Bradford team is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to support people in their own homes across Bradford and Pudsey.

You’ll work across early and late shifts on a two-week rota, with full-time permanent contracts, driver and walker roles paying £13.30 and £12.75 per hour respectively.

This role is open to female applicants only and includes induction training, mileage and a range of benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support people to achieve their personal outcomes, working alongside families and professionals
• Provide dignified personal care that respects privacy and choice
• Promote independence and confidence using enabling approaches
• Deliver personalised care based on individual needs, choices and preferences
• Communicate clearly, recording and sharing information with the right people at the right time
• Help people stay connected to their community, accessing local services and support

Job description

Care Assistants - Bradford & Pudsey - Female Drivers & Walkers

Shift Pay (Not Pay-Per-Call)

Pay: £13.30 per hour (drivers) | £12.75 per hour (walkers) Shifts: Flexible across a rota - early and late shifts Contract: Full-time, permanent Location: Breadford and Pudsey - supporting people across multiple areas.

Are you a naturally caring person?

Whether you've supported a loved one or simply enjoy helping others, you already have the foundations to become a great Care Assistant.

At Be Caring, we believe great care starts with great people. If you’re kind, reliable and want to make a real difference in your local community, we’d love to welcome you to our Be Caring Bradford team.

Please note: due to the personal nature of the support, this role is open to female applicants only (in line with the Equality Act 2010).

No sponsorships available

Where You’ll Work

You’ll be based in Bradford and the surrounding area supporting people in their own homes. We’re looking for Care Assistants who are flexible and happy to work across all the following areas:

• BD1 - Bradford City Centre
• BD2 - Undercliffe
• BD3 - Barkerend
• BD4 - East Bowling
• BD5 - West Bowling
• BD7 - Great Horton
• BD8 - Girlington
• LS28 - Pudsey

Pay & Hours

• £13.30 per hour - drivers
• £12.75 per hour - walkers
• Mileage: 50p per mile for drivers & 20p per mile for cyclists
• Full-time hours

Working Pattern:

• Early shift (breakfast & lunches): 6.30am - 2.00pm
• Late shift (teas and beds): 3.00pm - 10.00pm

You will work on a 2-week rota, including alternative weekends or every Saturday or every Sunday.

What You’ll Be Doing

If you have previous experience caring for a family member or friend, you will make an excellent Care Assistant. As a Care Assistant with Be Caring, you will:

• Support people to achieve their personal outcomes, working alongside families and professionals
• Provide dignified personal care that respects privacy and choice
• Promote independence and confidence using enabling approaches
• Deliver personalised care based on individual needs, choices and preferences
• Communicate clearly, recording and sharing information with the right people at the right time
• Help people stay connected to their community, accessing local services and support

Induction Training

You’ll receive comprehensive paid induction training, including:

• Be Caring values and going Above & 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
• Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red)
• Infection prevention and control, health and safety
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health and capacity

Why Be Caring?

Be Caring is the UK’s largest employee-owned social care provider. When you join us, you’re not just staff - you become part of a values-led organisation built on Be Kind, Be Proud, Be the Best You Can Be, Be Safe, Be Happy and Be Involved.

We focus on kindness, respect and inclusion, and we’re as committed to supporting our colleagues as we are to supporting the people we care for. You can expect stable employment, fair pay and genuine opportunities to progress as you grow with us.

Bonus Schemes*

• Up to £300 New Starter Bonus
• Up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
• Up to £400 Annual Bonus
• £25 Birthday Gift Voucher

*Current bonus structure - based on hours worked. More details shared at recruitment and onboarding

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS
• Paid induction training: 1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules
• Training and 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 dependants
  
• Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB

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