Care Assistant

Routes Healthcare (North); Chorley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider is seeking a Care Assistant to travel to clients' homes and provide personal care. Responsibilities include supporting clients with medication management and nutrition. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. This role demands compassion and dedication as you assist vulnerable individuals, working independently or as part of a team. Travel is required between visits, primarily in the Preston area. Competitive pay at £13.69 per hour plus mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care.
• Ability to support clients with varying care needs.
• Comfortable travelling between client visits.

Responsibilities

• Visit vulnerable and palliative clients in their homes.
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Assist with medication management and meal preparation.

Skills

Personal care

Medication management

Meal preparation

Communication

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Preston

Pay Rate: 13.69 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.

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-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 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 Preston and the surrounding areas - speak...