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Care Assistant


Job Location:

Wallsend - UK

Hourly Salary: £ 14 - 15
Posted: 21 August 2026 (23 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

INDNEW


Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship


Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle

Location: Wallsend and surrounding areas. Newcastle


Pay Rate: 14.24 - 15.07 per hour (including holiday pay) 30p per mile


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 - 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


We provide homecare across Newcastle.


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 Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required)
  • Shifts allocated based on business needs and your availability
  • Once committed to a shift we need you to complete the full shift reliably


Speak to the recruitment team to hear about our shift patterns and find what fits your lifestyle.


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


What You Need


Essential:

  • The right to work in the UK without needing employer support
  • Reliable compassionate and committed to delivering excellent care


(Dont have paid experience Speak to the recruiters about training for this role)


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