Care Assistant role at Routes Healthcare
Location: Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile
IMPORTANT: Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.
Female Requirement: This role is advertised for female care assistants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, to meet the specific care needs of our clients.
About Us
Routes Healthcare is a leading homecare provider - we are a care company, not an agency. We put individual healthcare needs first, supporting people in their own homes and within the community.
About The Role
This 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
* Providing personal care with dignity and respect
* 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
Shift Patterns & Hours
* Full‑time and part‑time hours available
* Range of shifts available Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required)
* Shifts allocated based on business needs and your availability
* Once committed to a shift, you need to complete the full shift reliably
What We Offer
Career Development
* Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goals
* Ongoing training and progression opportunities
Support
* Dedicated on‑call team available 24/7
* Wellbeing and mental health support
* You work alongside employed Routes care workers only (no agency staff)
Rewards
* £13.69 per hour (includes holiday pay)
* 30p 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 support
* A full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work
* Reliable, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent care
Desirable
* At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK (or talk to recruiters about becoming a care cadet)
Ready 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.
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