Care Assistant

Job description

Female Care Assistant - Matlock
Please note: Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship.
£14.24 per hour (including holiday pay)
30p per mile travel allowance
Shifts: 7:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am - 2:00pm Saturday
Join Routes Healthcare and support a valued client in her own home in Matlock . This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference by providing person-centred care, companionship, and support to an individual living with Huntington's disease.
About the Client
You will be supporting a female client who has Huntington's disease . The ideal Care Assistant will be:
Cheerful and positive
Enthusiastic and proactive
Patient and understanding
Able to build a meaningful companionship with the client
Willing to engage with a client who has limited verbal communication but good understanding
Happy to read books to the client
Able to prepare simple meals
Your Shifts
Monday to Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the client's personal care needs.

Why Join

Routes Healthcare?
£14.24 per hour including holiday pay
30p per mile travel allowance
Ongoing specialist training through Routes Academy
Structured career progression opportunities
24/7 clinical on-call support
Work with a dedicated and consistent care team
Fully funded Enhanced DBS
Employee referral bonus scheme
Wellbeing and support services
What You'll Do
As a Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality support tailored to the client's individual needs, including:
Personal care and daily living support
Building a positive and trusting relationship
Providing companionship and engagement
Assisting with meal preparation
Supporting the client's comfort, wellbeing, and independence
Following care plans and reporting any changes in wellbeing
Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
What You'll Need
A minimum of 3 months' paid UK care experience
A caring, compassionate, and reliable nature
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
The right to work in the UK
Apply today and join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support in the community.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ashover

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

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