Care Assistant

Job description

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Base pay rangeLocation: Knutsford & Surrounding Areas

Role: Home Care Worker (Driver with Own Vehicle)

Service Type: Home Care

Pay Rate: £14.57 per hour (Inclusive Of Holiday Pay) + 30p per mile

About UsRoutes Healthcare is proud to be opening a brand-new branch in Knutsford, dedicated exclusively to delivering high‐quality homecare with a difference. As a care company we focus on providing personalised, consistent, compassionate support that enables people to live safely and independently at home. Our new branch is built on quality, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

About the RoleAs a Home Care Worker, you will be the most important part in the success of this new business, visiting clients with a wide range of care needs, always delivering care with dignity, respect, and attention to detail. You will travel between clients' homes throughout your shift, providing person‐centred care that supports comfort, wellbeing, and independence.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing high-quality personal care in clients' homes

Supporting with medication and accurate documentation

Assisting with meal preparation and hydration

Offering companionship and emotional support

Working independently or within a paired team where required

Travelling between clients throughout your shift

Delivering care tailored to individual needs, preferences, and goals

We support clients with a range of needs, including long‐term conditions, and palliative support.

Training & Career Development

Access to the Routes Academy training and development programme

Ongoing training and regular professional development

Opportunities to progress into senior roles, coordinator positions, or specialist care roles

Grow with the business‐our new branch offers real progression for the right candidates

Supportive coaching and clear development pathways

Quality & Support

A branch dedicated to high-quality home care, who genuinely put their employees and client's needs as a priority.

24/7 on‐call support from an experienced management team

No agency staff‐work within a consistent, employed team

Pay & Benefits

£14.57 per hour (Inclusive Of Holiday Pay)

30p per mile between client visits

Staff referral bonuses up to £250

Supportive, professional working culture

Exclusive local discounts through partnerships with Knutsford high street businesses

EssentialWhat You Need

Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Compassion, reliability, and commitment to excellent care

Desirable

3+ months paid UK care experience

(If new to care, ask about joining our Care Cadet programme.)

Flexible Working OptionsWe offer full‐time and part‐time hours, with weekday and weekend shifts available. Shifts are allocated based on client needs and your availability.

Ready to Join Our New Knutsford Team?If you're passionate about delivering exceptional homecare and want to be part of a growing branch with real career potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about routes and hours available.

Routes Healthcare is committed to making lives better through exceptional homecare services.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Knutsford

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