Care Assistant

New Yesterday

Female Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle
We have clients in the following areas
*Chorley
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30 pence per mile
IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.
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.
About Us
Routes Healthcare is a leading homecare provider - we are a care company, not an agency. We're 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 - you'll be travelling to clients' homes throughout the day to provide person-centered care and support.
What You'll 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 Preston and the surrounding areas - speak to our recruitment team to discuss routes that work for you.
What Makes This Different:
We support people who need complex care services for long-term health conditions, clinically-led enhanced homecare, and end-of-life care. All focused on supporting each individual's 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 don't use agency staff - you'll work alongside employed Routes care workers only
Rewards:
£13.69 per hour (includes holiday pay)
30 pence per mile for travel between clients
Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral)
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
(Don't have paid experience? Speak to the recruiters about becoming one of our care cadets)
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're passionate about supporting people in their own homes and want the flexibility to build a schedule that works for you, we'd 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.

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Location:
Chorley
Salary:
£13.69 inclusive of holiday pay plus mileage
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Social Care

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