Complex care assistant

Job description

£500 Signing-On Bonus, paid after 120 hours worked!

Female Complex Care Assistant

Carlisle | Based at one client's 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 isn't a juggling act. You'll 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 client's 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. We're looking for carers who are warm, patient, engaging — and don't mind joining in with the occasional singalong.

The Role

You'll be part of a 2:1 care team in the client's 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 You'll Be Doing

• Providing dedicated support as part of a 2:1 team within the client's 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

Don't worry if you're 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 We're 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 client's 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 you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to develop your skills within complex and paediatric care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team to learn more about this rewarding opportunity with Routes Healthcare.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stanwix

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Salary indication

£29,350 Per Month

Published at

27-07-2026

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