Community Care Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Please note: Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorshipCommunity Care AssistantPay Rate: £14.24 - £15.07 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30 pence per mile for travel between callsLocation : Community care roles are available in Wallsend and surrounding areasIMPORTANT: 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.What You'll Be Doing:Visiting vulnerable and palliative clients in their own homes between the hours of 7am and 10pmDue to the community-based nature of this role you must have access to your own car for work purposes.Providing 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 shiftWhat 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.What We OfferCareer Development:Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goalsOngoing training and progression opportunitiesSupport:Dedicated on-call team available 24/7Wellbeing and mental health supportWe don't use agency staff - you'll work alongside employed Routes care workers onlyRewards:£14.24 - £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)Fully funded DBSWhat 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 careReady 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.TPBN1_UKTJ

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Benton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

17-08-2026

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