Care Assistants –
Sheffield – Female Drivers Only – Weekend Availability Required
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
Sheffield team.
We're recruiting female Care Assistants across several areas in
Sheffield, with a mix of full-time and part-time roles available. As a Care Assistant, you'll support people to live independently at home with dignity, choice and compassion.
These roles are advertised as female only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, to meet the specific needs of the people we support.
We're currently seeking Care Assistants across the following areas:
S12: Birley, Frechville, Hackenthorpe
S20: Halfway, Mosborough, Westfield, Waterthorpe, Owlthorpe, Beighton, Sothall
Sunday and weekend availability is required across all areas. If this sounds like you, apply today to secure your place on one of our upcoming inductions and start your journey with Be Caring
Sheffield.
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
Pay, Hours & Bonuses
We offer block pay (not pay per call) - you're paid from the start of your first visit to the end of your last visit within a shift.
£13.30 per hour (Drivers)
Mileage: 45p per mile (drivers) / 20p per mile (cyclists)
Full-time & part-time hours available (role dependent)
About the Role
You don't need previous care experience - if you've cared for family, friends, or simply have the right values, we'll give you all the training and support you need. As a Care Assistant with Be Caring, you will:
Support people to meet their personal outcomes
Promote independence using enabling approaches
Deliver personalised care based on choice and control
Provide personal care that protects dignity
Communicate effectively with families, professionals, and colleagues
Record and share information accurately and on time
Help people stay connected to their communities
Working Patterns
All roles follow agreed shift patterns:
Early shift: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Late shift: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
You'll work on a 2-week rota, including:
Alternate weekends or
Every Saturday or every Sunday
Evenings agreed within your contracted hours
Induction & Training
Your training will include:
Be Caring values & going Above & Beyond
Safeguarding, dignity, equality & diversity
Confidentiality & professional boundaries
Fluids, nutrition & medication support
Moving & positioning, basic life support & pressure care
Infection prevention, health & safety
Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health & capacity
Ready to Join Be Caring?
Apply today and become part of a supportive, values-led organisation where you're respected, trained, and appreciated - every step of the way.
Bonus Schemes
up to £300 New Starter Bonus
up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
up to £400 Annual Bonus
£25 Birthday Gift Voucher
Benefits
Fully funded DBS
Paid induction training
Funded Level 2 and other accredited qualifications
Holiday pay that increases with service
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Optional GMB Union membership
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