Care Assistant

Routes Healthcare; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Mileage allowance 30p per mile

Job summary

Routes Healthcare is seeking a Female Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle to cover clients in Blackburn and surrounding areas. The role includes homecare visits, personal care, medication support and meal assistance. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required; this is a female-only role under the Equality Act 2010.

We offer fully funded Enhanced DBS and a rate of £14.24 per hour (holiday pay included) plus 30p per mile. Flexible full-time and part-time shifts available.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work.
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to delivering excellent care.

Responsibilities

• Visiting clients in their homes to provide person-centred care.
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect.
• Supporting with medication management.
• Assisting with meals and nutrition.
• Working solo or as part of a two-person team depending on client needs.
• Traveling between client visits during the shift.
• Covering Blackburn and surrounding areas as required.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Own vehicle/access to car

Care experience (UK)

Job description

Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship.

Fully funded Enhanced DBS

Female Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle

We have clients in the Blackburn and surrounding areas.

Pay Rate: 14.24 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile.

IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, 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'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.

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 the Blackburn 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.

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
• 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

Speak to the recruitment team to hear about our shift patterns and find what fits your lifestyle.

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
• We don't use agency staff - you'll work alongside employed Routes care workers only

Rewards

• £14.24 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

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.

Routes Healthcare is committed to making lives better through exceptional homecare services.