Healthcare assistant

Howard Finley Care Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care provider in Birmingham seeks a reliable Driving Carer to support adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. This full-time role requires experience in person-centred care and a full UK driving licence. Responsibilities include driving residents to appointments and providing high-quality care. The position offers competitive pay of £12-£13 per hour for 36 hours a week, along with ongoing professional development and a supportive team.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with challenging behaviour, autism, or learning disabilities.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support individuals with challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Drive service users to appointments and community-based activities.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Compassionate care

Driving

Job description

Driving Carer - Full-Time (Days) – Driving Carer

Location: Birmingham
Setting: Residential Home - Learning Disabilities / Autism / Challenging Behaviour
Hours: 36 hours per week (Day shifts only)
Rate: £12.00 - £13.00 per hour (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Driving Carer to join a specialist residential service in Birmingham supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours. This is a full-time role, working day shifts, and requires someone confident in managing behaviours that challenge in a calm and professional manner. A full UK driving licence is essential, as part of the role includes driving residents to appointments, activities, and outings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care
• Support individuals with challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies
• Assist with personal care, medication, and daily living tasks
• Drive service users to appointments and community-based activities
• Maintain clear and accurate daily records and care documentation

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence - essential
• Proven experience working with challenging behaviour, autism, or learning disabilities
• Confident, compassionate, and calm under pressure
• Good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred approaches
• Able to work flexibly across scheduled shifts

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: £12-£13 per hour (based on experience)
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week - days only
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive and inclusive care team

Apply Today

If you're passionate about making a difference and experienced in working with challenging behaviour, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or get in touch to arrange a quick call.