Apply for the Care Assistant role at Routes Healthcare.
Base pay range: Female Care Assistant – Driver with Own Vehicle
Location: Fleetwood and surrounding areas
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile.
IMPORTANT: Routes is 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 home‑care provider. We are a care company, not an agency. We support people in their own homes and out in the community, listening to clients and ensuring their needs are met with care and consideration.
About the Role
This is a home‑care 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 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–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
* Routes Academy programme to help you achieve your goals
* Ongoing training and progression opportunities
* Dedicated on‑call team available 24/7
* Wellbeing and mental‑health support
* Work alongside employed Routes care workers (no agency staff)
* £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)
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 6 months paid care experience in the UK
* (If you don't have paid experience, speak to recruiters about becoming a care cadet)
How to Apply
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 home‑care services.
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