About Us
At Academy Care, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke, compassionate care tailored to each individual’s needs. As we expand our services to support more people across the UK, we're looking for exceptional individuals to join our dedicated team.
Whether you’re based in Barnsley, Doncaster, Leeds, or Wakefield, and are passionate about making a difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We’re built on strong values and we live them in everything we do. Regardless of your background or experience, you’ll be welcomed, supported, and given the tools to succeed.
If you're new to the care sector, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We offer full training and the opportunity to earn the Care Certificate, an industry-recognised qualification. From day one, you’ll receive paid training and hands-on experience, learning directly from senior care professionals. After 12 weeks, you’ll be assessed and supported by a member of our supervisory team to ensure you're confident and ready.
At Academy Care, it’s not just a job, it’s a career built on purpose, support, and growth. Join us, and start making a real impact today.
Our Benefits
We have built a employee package with you in mind. Fantastic pay, career progression, training and perks. If you feel we have missed something, just let us know!
Competitive rates of pay
Extra payments
Flexible working hours
Comprehensive training
Pay that suits you
Training bonus
Industry leading rewards package
Employee assistance programme
Free diplomas
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The Application Process
Stage One
Application form
We have made our application process as stress-free and straightforward as possible. If you’re interested in working for Academy Care, you’ll have to submit one of our application forms. To complete the form: click here, and find the job you're interested in.
Stage Four
Classroom training
You will be given dates for our three mandatory classroom training courses. Moving and Handling, Medication Awareness and First Aid at Work. Our training is completed in-house and is accredited to National Level Two.
Stage Two
Interview
When your application form has been reviewed our head of recruitment will reach out to arrange a Microsoft Teams or face to face interview. You should expect at least two members of our team on the interview. All questions will be scenario based and related to the care industry.
Stage Five
Induction
With other members of our recruitment process, you will be invited to complete our four-hour induction course. This is a presentation by our admin team who will discuss the systems and ways we work.
Stage Three
Compliance standards
Upon a successful interview, you will be assigned our mandatory eLearning and sent links to complete our companies compliance paperwork. These include professional references, internal documents and a enhanced DBS check.
Stage Six
Start Work
With all of the recruitment admin complete, you will be assigned to work with a member of our senior care workers. If you are experienced they will complete a "back to basics" workbook with you. If you are new to care, you will start the Care Certificate qualification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We work from an availability form, this means that we offer you work based off what you tell us you can work. We have hours available for a mixture of domiciliary care and support work.
We do. We aim to offer work to all new starters that suit them. Our focus is to keep as small a group as possible visiting our service users. So if we find you fit in somewhere, we will aim to keep you there as often as we can.
Academy Care prides itself on our training. We provide training to applicants who are new to care as well as seasoned carers. We have a syllabus for the Care Certificate and also offer diplomas (formally NVQs) to allow continued learning and progression to those interested.
Not all our work requires you to be a driver, we also have a system in place to allow people who don't drive, to work in our domiciliary care runs. We consider all applicants and our process allows the right candidate to work, with or without a driving licence.
All applicants will be required to have returned an enhanced DBS and adult first check, as well as two satisfactory references. Academy Care Ltd will pay your initial DBS cost.
There are 18 eLearning modules (unless new to care, where you would need to complete a total of 19 modules), plus three mandatory classroom sessions - we work around your availability and will book this training in to suit you.
No. All training is provided for free.
We can offer employment to anybody 16 years old and above. Applicants aged 16 - 18 have different regulations that we must adhere too, but full time work is still available.
We offer weekly or monthly pay. You choose your preferred pay frequency during the interview stage.
Pay can vary on the region you work for us, however our current rates are £13.00 per hour.
You can start work when you are fully compliant (this typically takes two weeks on average, but the more active are, the quicker we can get you out working), this means all eLearning and classroom training has been completed, two mandatory references recieved, your DBS has come back and all paperwork has been signed.
We offer a £120 bonus if you complete your initial eLearning within 2 weeks, this is paid once you have completed a set amount of hours.
Academy Care Ltd firmly believes in giving our staff the best we can offer for the work they do. We offer fully funded diplomas, a comprehensive employee discount scheme, an on-call GP service, paid for psychologist appointments, mental and physical well being sessions and so much more, please ask for more information in your interview!
We start runs at 07:00 am and they typically end around 22:00 pm, but we work around your availability and what you can work. Support work completely depends on the services users needs.
Our Training
At Academy Care Ltd, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional training. As an Advantage Accredited Training Centre, we are proud to offer high-quality, classroom-based learning through our in-house training team, right from our dedicated training facility located at our main office.
Our classroom is fully equipped with the latest industry-standard equipment, allowing for realistic, hands-on practical training, complemented by up-to-date theory that is continuously reviewed and improved. This balanced approach ensures our team members are confident, capable, and always prepared to meet the needs of those we support.
In recognition of our commitment to excellence, Academy Care Ltd was awarded ‘Centre of the Year 2024’ by Advantage Accreditation. They praised our efforts, stating:
"Academy Care has earned this accolade for their passionate commitment to education for domiciliary care across the UK. Known for their tailored, high-quality homecare services, they go above and beyond to ensure their clients' independence and well-being. Academy Care demonstrates unwavering dedication to making a meaningful difference in people's lives."
In addition to classroom instruction, we also use Redrock Frontline, a leading eLearning platform offering over 160 specialist courses designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of our care team. From fundamental care practices to advanced clinical topics, our carers have access to a broad and flexible curriculum.
We also deliver the Care Certificate in-house, ensuring new team members are fully prepared before they begin their roles. For those looking to build a long-term career, we provide full support toward gaining Health and Social Care Diplomas at all levels.
At Academy Care, training is not just a requirement, it’s a core part of our culture. We are invested in your personal and professional development, and we’ll be with you every step of the way as you grow in your career.