Community Care Assistant

Job description

IMPORTANT: Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer sponsorship.

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Community Care Assistant - Wallsend, Forest Hall, Gosforth or Longbenton
Pay Rate: £14.24 - £15.07 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile mileage allowance + FREE DBS
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 the Role
This is a Domiciliary Care Position - you'll be travelling to clients' homes throughout the day to provide person-centered care and support.
What You'll Be Doing:
Providing personal care with dignity and respect between 6:30am and 10pm
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
What We Offer
Fully funded enhanced DBS
Dedicated on call team available 24/7
Wellbeing and mental health support
Routes Academy Programme helping you achieve your goals
Training if you are new to care.
Rewards:
£14.24 - £15.07 per hour (includes holiday pay)
30 pence per mile for travel between clients
Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral)
Essential:
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
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.
About Us
Routes 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.
Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about the hours and areas available. Xohmjla
Routes Healthcare is committed to making lives better through exceptional homecare services.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wallsend

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

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