Care Assistant

Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship

Female Community Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle

Location: Glossop

Pay Rate:14.24 per hour (including holiday pay) 30p per mile

Female Requirement:This role is advertised for female care assistants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 to meet the specific care needs of

our clients.

IMPORTANT: Unfortunately Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs sponsorship.

About Us

Routes Healthcare is a leading homecare provider - we are a care company not an agency. Were real people who put individual healthcare needs first. We support people in their own homes (not in care homes) and out in the community taking the time to listen to our clients and making sure their needs are met with care and consideration.

About the Role

This is a homecare position - Your time is valued here. Every call is paid for the duration its planned. Youll be travelling to clients homes throughout the day to provide person-centred care and support.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Visiting vulnerable and palliative clients in their own homes
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting with medication management
• Assisting with meal preparation and nutrition
• Working solo or as part of a 2-person team depending on client needs
• Supporting clients with a variety of different care requirements
• Travelling between client visits throughout your shift

What Makes This Different:

We support people who need clinically-led enhanced homecare and end-of-life care. All focused on supporting each individuals lifestyle and wellbeing.

We are committed to making lives better 24 hours a day 7 days a week - not only for the people we support but their loved ones and family members too.

Shift Patterns & Hours

Flexibility to suit your life:

• Full-time and part-time hours available
• Range of shifts available 7am - 3pm or 3pm - 10pm Monday to Sunday - Must be a flexible to cover both shifts and provide weekend availability.
• Shifts allocated based on business needs and your availability
• Once committed to a shift we need you to complete the full shift reliably

What We Offer

Career Development:

• Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goals
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities

Support:

• Dedicated on-call team available 24/7
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• We dont use agency staff - youll work alongside employed Routes care workers only

Rewards:

• 14.24 per hour (includes holiday pay)
• 30p per mile for travel between clients
• Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to 250 per referral)
• Fully funded DBS

What You Need

Essential:

• The right to work in the UK without needing employer support
• A full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work
• Reliable compassionate and committed to delivering excellent care

Desirable:

• At least 3 months paid care experience in the UK (Dont have paid experience Speak to the recruiters about becoming one of our care cadets)

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre passionate about supporting people in their own homes and want the flexibility to build a schedule that works for you wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about the hours and areas available.

Routes Healthcare is committed to making lives better through exceptional homecare services.

Required Experience:

Junior IC