Community Care Assistant (Drivers)
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.75 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | New starter bonus, refer a friend payment scheme, paid mileage and more |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Be Caring Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Make a Difference in Your Community – Join Be Caring as a Full-Time Care Worker (Drivers Only)
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?
Be Caring is recruiting 3 full-time Care Workers (Drivers only)
2x Female Drivers
1x Male Drivers
Covering areas across Newcastle, including: Fawdon, Gosforth, Kenton, Heaton, North Jesmond and Dinnington (NE2, NE3, NE7, NE13).
Why Join Be Caring?
We pay fairly for your time: No pay-per-call here! You’re paid for the full block, from the first call to the last.
£12.75/hr (Drivers)
45p per mile for drivers
Bonuses worth up to £925 – including a new starter bonus, refer-a-friend, annual bonus, and even a birthday voucher!
Flexible full-time hours
Fully funded induction & qualifications (including Level 2 Health & Social Care)
Support for you – with our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, union membership, and a team who truly care.
Working Hours
Your working hours will be aligned with our shift patterns, which include early starts, late evenings and weekend working:
Early shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Late shift: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
We’ll agree your working pattern together, setting a 2 week rota which includes:
Alternate full weekends
Every Saturday or every Sunday
Agreed evening availability
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll support people in your local community to:
Live independently and confidently
Stay connected with others
Achieve meaningful personal outcomes
Stay safe, respected, and well-cared for
Whether it’s helping with medication, preparing meals, assisting with personal care, or being a friendly face, you’ll be making a real difference every single day.
No Experience? No Problem.
Whether your brand new to care or returning after caring for someone close to you, we provide comprehensive training:
1 week classroom-based induction
2 days shadowing with experienced colleagues
Ongoing online learning modules
You’ll also gain training in:
Mental health and capacity (Oliver McGowan Tier 1)
Moving and positioning
Medication and nutrition
Dignity, respect, and professional boundaries
Ready to Start a Role Where You Feel Valued?
As an employee-owned organisation, every colleague has a voice – and a real stake – in the way we run things. When you join Be Caring, you become part of a team that’s people-first, values-led, and proud to go Above & Beyond.
Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch.
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?
Be Caring is recruiting 3 full-time Care Workers (Drivers only)
2x Female Drivers
1x Male Drivers
Covering areas across Newcastle, including: Fawdon, Gosforth, Kenton, Heaton, North Jesmond and Dinnington (NE2, NE3, NE7, NE13).
Why Join Be Caring?
We pay fairly for your time: No pay-per-call here! You’re paid for the full block, from the first call to the last.
£12.75/hr (Drivers)
45p per mile for drivers
Bonuses worth up to £925 – including a new starter bonus, refer-a-friend, annual bonus, and even a birthday voucher!
Flexible full-time hours
Fully funded induction & qualifications (including Level 2 Health & Social Care)
Support for you – with our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, union membership, and a team who truly care.
Working Hours
Your working hours will be aligned with our shift patterns, which include early starts, late evenings and weekend working:
Early shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm
Late shift: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
We’ll agree your working pattern together, setting a 2 week rota which includes:
Alternate full weekends
Every Saturday or every Sunday
Agreed evening availability
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll support people in your local community to:
Live independently and confidently
Stay connected with others
Achieve meaningful personal outcomes
Stay safe, respected, and well-cared for
Whether it’s helping with medication, preparing meals, assisting with personal care, or being a friendly face, you’ll be making a real difference every single day.
No Experience? No Problem.
Whether your brand new to care or returning after caring for someone close to you, we provide comprehensive training:
1 week classroom-based induction
2 days shadowing with experienced colleagues
Ongoing online learning modules
You’ll also gain training in:
Mental health and capacity (Oliver McGowan Tier 1)
Moving and positioning
Medication and nutrition
Dignity, respect, and professional boundaries
Ready to Start a Role Where You Feel Valued?
As an employee-owned organisation, every colleague has a voice – and a real stake – in the way we run things. When you join Be Caring, you become part of a team that’s people-first, values-led, and proud to go Above & Beyond.
Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch.