Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.82 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | - New starter bonus (up to £300)* - Refer a Friend bonus (up to £300)* - Annual bonus (up to £400)* - £25 birthday gift voucher |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Be Caring Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Sheffield |
Summary
Homecare Assistant
Paid Shifts, Evenings & Weekends – Sheffield S12 & S20
Are you the person friends and family turn to when they need help?
Why not turn your caring nature into a career and use your experience to support people and make a difference in your community?
Join Be Caring as a Homecare Assistant
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.
No Sponsorships Available
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 pay in Blocks (shifts) – from your first visit to your last (not pay per call).
£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 £400)*
- £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
Paid Shifts, Evenings & Weekends – Sheffield S12 & S20
Are you the person friends and family turn to when they need help?
Why not turn your caring nature into a career and use your experience to support people and make a difference in your community?
Join Be Caring as a Homecare Assistant
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.
No Sponsorships Available
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 pay in Blocks (shifts) – from your first visit to your last (not pay per call).
£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 £400)*
- £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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.