Home Care Assistant

Be Caring Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent caregiving organization in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals for the role of Home Care Assistant in Sheffield. This position offers full training and a strong support system to help you thrive in your role. You will be responsible for assisting clients with daily activities, ensuring their safety, and providing companionship. The company emphasizes kindness, respect, and community involvement, making a difference in the lives of those you serve. Flexible working hours include evenings and weekends, with pay based on block shifts.

Benefits

Paid training

Block pay for shifts

Recognition and bonus schemes

Qualifications

• You must have a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• You must be available for early mornings, evenings and regular weekend working.
• No prior experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live independently and confidently.
• Help with washing, dressing and personal care.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Home Care Assistant - Paid Shifts, Evenings & Weekends – Sheffield S12 & S20

No Sponsorships Available

Are you the person friends and family turn to when they need help?

If you’ve supported someone at home – a parent, partner, child, neighbour or friend – you already have the compassion and skills to make a real difference in your community.

Turn Your Caring Nature into a Paid Career – Make a Difference in Your Community – Join Be Caring as a Full-Time Home Care Assistant

Are you someone who naturally cares for others - perhaps a friend, neighbour or family member?

Why not use your experience to support people across your local community, with full training, stable hours, and meaningful work you’ll feel proud of?

We are recruiting drivers (full-time) to join our dedicated home care team in Sheffield (S12 & S20).

• S12: Birley, Frechville, Hackenthorpe
• S20: Halfway, Mosborough, Westfield, Waterthorpe, Owlthorpe, Beighton, Sothall

Drivers: You must have a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Right to work: You must already have the Right to Work in the UK – we cannot offer sponsorship.

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’re a co-owner with a voice in how we do things. Join Be Caring as a full-time Home Care Assistant and be paid fairly for the care you give – with full training, stable hours and work you can be proud of. We’re committed to:

• Kindness, respect and inclusion
• Supporting our colleagues as much as the people we care for
• Providing stable, fair employment with genuine progression
• Making a real difference in the communities we serve

Pay, Hours & Shift Pattern

We do not pay per call. You are paid Block Pay (shifts) – from your first visit to your last.

• £12.82 per hour (drivers)
• 45p per mile mileage
• Full-time hours (contracted)
• Block pay: paid continuously across the shift, not per visit

Shift patterns:

• Early shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Late shift: 4:00pm – 10:00pm

You’ll work a fixed 2-week rota, which will include:

• Alternate full weekends, or
• Every Saturday, or
• Every Sunday
• Evenings agreed within your working hours

Essential: You must be available for early mornings, evenings and regular weekend working.

Bonuses & Rewards

You’ll have access to a range of recognition and bonus schemes, including:

• New starter bonus (up to £300)*
• Refer a Friend bonus (up to £300)*
• Annual bonus (up to £500)*
• £25 birthday gift voucher

*Current bonus structure - more details shared at recruitment and onboarding.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Home Care Assistant, you’ll support people in their own homes to:

• Live independently and confidently
• Stay safe, respected and well-cared for
• Stay connected with family, friends and their community
• Achieve personal, meaningful outcomes

Your day may include:

• Helping with washing, dressing and personal care
• Supporting with medication, meals and hydration
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting people to get out, attend appointments, or stay connected locally
• Recording and sharing important information with families and professionals

Every visit is an opportunity to make someone’s day a little brighter.

No Experience? No Problem – Full Training Provided

Whether you are new to care or returning after supporting someone close to you, we’ll give you all the training you need to succeed. Your paid induction includes:

• 1 week classroom-based training (Mon–Fri)
• 2 days shadowing experienced colleagues
• Additional online learning modules

You’ll also receive training in areas such as:

• Be Caring values & “Above & Beyond” care
• Dignity, respect, safeguarding, equality & diversity
• Confidentiality & professional boundaries
• Fluids, nutrition & safe administration of medication
• Moving & positioning, basic life support, pressure care
• Infection prevention & control, health & safety
• Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health & capacity

We also offer fully funded qualifications, including Level 2 Health & Social Care and other accredited courses.

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS
• Paid induction training
• Holiday pay that grows with length of service
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – support for you and your dependants
• Optional GMB union membership
• Development opportunities in an employee-owned, values-led social enterprise