Female Community Care Assistant - Driver with Own VehiclePay Rate: £15.07 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30 pence per mileLocation: Sunderland SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6This 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 employer sponsorship.About UsRoutes 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 RoleThis is a homecare position - you'll be travelling to clients' homes throughout the day to provide person-centered care and support.The hours available are 7am - 3pm or 3pm - 10pmYou must have 3 months UK based paid care experience to be considered for this role. What You'll Be Doing: Visiting vulnerable and palliative clients in their own homesProviding personal care with dignity and respectSupporting with medication managementAssisting with meal preparation and nutritionWorking solo or as part of a 2-person team depending on client needsSupporting clients with a variety of different care requirementsTravelling between client visits throughout your shift We provide homecare across Sunderland including SR1 - SR7 postcode areas. 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 & HoursFlexibility to suit your life: Full-time and part-time hours availableMonthly payRange of shifts available Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required)Shifts allocated based on business needs and your availabilityOnce 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 OfferCareer Development: Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goalsOngoing training and progression opportunities Support: Dedicated on-call team available 24/7Wellbeing and mental health supportWe don't use agency staff - you'll work alongside employed Routes care workers only Rewards: £15.07 per hour (includes holiday pay)30 pence per mile for travel between clientsStaff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral) What You NeedEssential: The right to work in the UK without needing employer sponsorshipA full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for workReliable, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent careAt least 3 months paid care experience in the UK 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.JBRP1_UKTJ