Care Assistant

Routes Healthcare; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider is seeking a Female Care Assistant to provide care and support to clients in their homes. This role requires a UK driving license and offers flexible hours with competitive pay. Join us to make a difference in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

£14.12 per hour (includes holiday pay)

30p per mile for travel

Staff referral scheme with incentives

Qualifications

• You must have the right to work in the UK without employer support.
• A full valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work.
• At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Visiting vulnerable and palliative clients in their own homes.
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect.
• Supporting clients with medication management.

Skills

Reliable

Compassionate

Excellent care delivery

Job description

Female Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle

Location: Houghton Le Spring, DH4

Pay Rate: £14.12 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 Houghton Le Spring 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

• £14.12 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 6 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.

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 homecare services.