Care Assistant

Job description

Job Type Casual

Industry Health medical and related

Description

INDNEW

Female Community Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle

Pay Rate: £14.24 - £15.07 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30 pence per mile

Location : Byker and surrounding areas.

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 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-centred care and support. The hours available are 7am - 1pm then 3pm - 10pm (long days only). Start/finish times are approximate depending on the needs of the clients.

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 in various locations across Newcastle.

What Makes This Different: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 available

Monthly pay

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

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:

30 pence per mile for travel between clients

Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral)

What You Need

The right to work in the UK without needing employer sponsorship

A full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work

Reliable, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent care

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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English