Female Care Assistant – Driver (Own Vehicle)
Location: Newcastle and surrounding areas
Pay Rate: £14.12 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile
Start 2026 with a rewarding new career.
Looking for a fresh start in the New Year? Join Routes Healthcare and make 2026 the year you build a meaningful career in care.
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 and support people in their own homes and out in the community.
About the Role
This is a homecare position – you’ll be travelling to clients’ homes throughout the day to provide person‑centred 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
We provide homecare across Newcastle and the surrounding areas – speak to our recruitment team to discuss routes that work for you.
What Makes This Different
We support people who need complex care services for long‑term health conditions, clinically‑led enhanced homecare, and end‑of‑life care. All focused on supporting each individual's lifestyle and wellbeing.
Why Start Your New Year with Routes?
New Year, New Opportunities
* Start earning in January with fast‑track recruitment
* Build a career that makes a real difference
* Flexibility to create a work‑life balance that suits you in 2026
Shift Patterns & Hours – Flexibility To Suit Your Life
* 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, we need you to complete the full shift reliably
What We Offer – Career Development
* Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goals
* Ongoing training and progression opportunities
* Start 2026 with clear career pathways
Support
* Dedicated on‑call team available 24/7
* Wellbeing and mental health support
* We don't use agency staff – you'll work alongside employed Routes care workers only
Rewards
* £14.12 per hour (includes holiday pay)
* 30p per mile for travel between clients
* Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral)
What You Need – 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 3 months paid care experience in the UK (Don't have paid experience? Speak to the recruiters about becoming one of our care cadets)
Make 2026 Your Year to Make a Difference
If you're ready for a fresh start and want to build a rewarding career supporting people in their own homes, now is the perfect time to join Routes Healthcare.
Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about starting your new role in the New Year.
Routes Healthcare is committed to making lives better through exceptional homecare services.
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