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Complex Care Assistant


Job Location:

Carlisle - UK

Hourly Salary: GBP 16 - 16
Posted: 22 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship

500 Signing-On Bonus paid after 120 hours worked!

Female Complex Care Assistant

Carlisle Based at one clients home Evenings & Nights Available

16.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Contracts available from 23 to 40 hours per week Paid Enhanced DBS

Shifts Available

  • Evenings: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • Nights: 11:00 pm to 8:00 am
  • Shifts available 7 days a week with guaranteed hours

Why This Role Is Different

This isnt a juggling act. Youll work consistently in one location with the same client and the same team. That means genuine continuity real relationships and the time to truly understand your clients needs.

Our client is a young person who loves music nursery rhymes cartoons like Peppa Pig and Cocomelon being read to and trips to the cinema. Were looking for carers who are warm patient engaging and dont mind joining in with the occasional singalong.

The Role

Youll be part of a 2:1 care team in the clients home. An experienced Complex Care Assistant will lead on the clinical aspects of care while you provide dedicated support with daily living activities moving and handling and ensuring the client remains safe comfortable and happy.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Providing dedicated support as part of a 2:1 team within the clients home
  • Delivering personal care with dignity and respect
  • Supporting with moving and handling
  • Assisting with daily routines and activities
  • Creating a safe engaging and nurturing environment
  • Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any concerns
  • Completing accurate care documentation
  • Working closely with family members and healthcare professionals

Clinical Care

Dont worry if youre new to these clinical tasks full paid specialist training is provided through Routes Academy. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilation support
  • PEG feeding
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical observations

What Were Looking For

Essential

  • Minimum 6 months UK care experience
  • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
  • Compassionate reliable and patient approach
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Comfortable working within a family home environment

Desirable

  • Experience supporting children
  • Previous experience with tracheostomy care ventilation or PEG feeding would be beneficial
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Please note: This is a female-only position due to the clients personal care needs in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship.

What We Offer

  • 500 signing-on bonus
  • 16.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
  • Contracts from 23 to 40 hours per week with guaranteed hours
  • Paid Enhanced DBS
  • The chance to build a genuine relationship with one client in a home setting

Ready to Join Us

If youre passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to develop your skills within complex and paediatric care wed love to hear from you. Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team to learn more about this rewarding opportunity with Routes Healthcare.


Required Experience:

Junior IC