Address Greater Manchester, England, SK15 2BJ, GB
Job Type Casual
Industry Health medical and related
Description
INDTAM
Female Community Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle
Pay Rate: £14.24 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30 pence per mile
Location: Stalybridge and surrounding areas.
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.
IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, Routes Healthcare are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer sponsorship.
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.
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. The hours available are 7am - 3pm then 3pm - 10pm - every other weekend off.
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 in various locations across Newcastle
What Makes This Different
We are committed to making lives better 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - not only for the people we support but their loved ones and family members too.
Shift Patterns & Hours
Flexibility to suit your life:
* Full-time and part-time hours available
* Monthly pay
* 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
* Ongoing training and progression opportunities
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
* £14.24 per hour (includes holiday pay)
* 30 pence per mile for travel between clients
* Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral)
What You Need
* The right to work in the UK without needing employer sponsorship
* 3 months UK based paid care experience
* A full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work
* Reliable, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent care
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.
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