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Female Care Assistant – Driver with Own Vehicle
Location: Glossop
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile for travel between clients
IMPORTANT: Routes Healthcare can only offer a job to individuals who have the right to work in the UK and do not require 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 – not an agency. We support people in their own homes, prioritising individual healthcare needs and ensuring care is delivered with dignity and respect.
About the Role
This is a homecare position. You will travel 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 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 range of 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 must complete the full shift reliably
What We Offer
Career Development
* Routes Academy programme to help you achieve your goals
* Ongoing training and progression opportunities
Support
* Dedicated on‑call team available 24/7
* Wellbeing and mental‑health support
* You will work alongside employed Routes care workers – 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 Requirements
* Right to work in the UK without requiring employer support
* A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
* Reliability, compassion and commitment to delivering excellent care
Desirable Qualifications
* At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK (or the opportunity to start as a care cadet)
If you’re passionate about supporting people in their own homes and want a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about the hours and areas available.
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