At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in their homes, promoting independence and dignity.
- Company: Be Caring, the UK's largest employee-owned social care provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, bonuses, paid training, and holiday pay.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while growing your career.
- Qualifications: No formal qualifications needed, just a caring attitude and reliability.
The predicted salary is between 13.3 - 13.3 £ per hour.
Care Assistants - Bradford & Pudsey - Female Drivers & Walkers
Shift Pay (Not Pay-Per-Call)
Pay: £13.30 per hour (drivers) | £12.75 per hour (walkers)
Shifts: Flexible across a rota - early and late shifts
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Bradford and Pudsey - supporting people across multiple areas.
Are you a naturally caring person? Whether you've supported a loved one or simply enjoy helping others, you already have the foundations to become a great Care Assistant. 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 Be Caring Bradford team.
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.
Where You'll Work
You'll be based in Bradford and the surrounding area supporting people in their own homes. We're looking for Care Assistants who are flexible and happy to work across all the following areas:
- BD1 - Bradford City Centre
- BD2 - Undercliffe
- BD3 - Barkerend
- BD4 - East Bowling
- BD5 - West Bowling
- BD7 - Great Horton
- BD8 - Girlington
- LS28 - Pudsey
Pay & Hours
£13.30 per hour - drivers
£12.75 per hour - walkers
Mileage: 50p per mile for drivers & 20p per mile for cyclists
Full-time hours
Working Pattern:
- Early shift (breakfast & lunches): 6.30am - 2.00pm
- Late shift (teas and beds): 3.00pm - 10.00pm
You will work on a 2-week rota, including alternative weekends or every Saturday or every Sunday.
What You'll Be Doing
If you have previous experience caring for a family member or friend, you'll make an excellent Care Assistant. As a Care Assistant with Be Caring, you will:
- Support people to achieve their personal outcomes, working alongside families and professionals
- Provide dignified personal care that respects privacy and choice
- Promote independence and confidence using enabling approaches
- Deliver personalised care based on individual needs, choices and preferences
- Communicate clearly, recording and sharing information with the right people at the right time
- Help people stay connected to their community, accessing local services and support
Induction Training
You'll receive comprehensive paid induction training, including:
- Be Caring values and going Above & Beyond to meet personal outcomes
- Dignity and respect, safeguarding, and equality and diversity
- Confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Fluids and nutrition and safe administration of medication
- Moving and positioning, basic life support, and pressure sores (React to Red)
- Infection prevention and control, health and safety
- Learning Disabilities (Oliver McGowan Tier 1), mental health and capacity
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 become part of a values-led organisation built on Be Kind, Be Proud, Be the Best You Can Be, Be Safe, Be Happy and Be Involved. We focus on kindness, respect and inclusion, and we're as committed to supporting our colleagues as we are to supporting the people we care for. You can expect stable employment, fair pay and genuine opportunities to progress as you grow with us.
Bonus Schemes
- Up to £300 New Starter Bonus
- Up to £300 Refer a Friend Bonus
- Up to £400 Annual Bonus
- £25 Birthday Gift Voucher
*Current bonus structure - based on hours worked. More details shared at recruitment and onboarding.
Benefits
- Fully funded DBS
- Paid induction training: 1 week classroom-based (Monday - Friday), 2 days shadowing and additional online modules
- Training and development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses
- Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours and length of service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependants
- Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB
Apply Today
If you're kind, reliable and want a role where you'll genuinely make a difference to people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch!
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