Care Assistant

Routes Healthcare (North) Limited; Hanley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus £500 after 120 hours

Fully funded Enhanced DBS

Mileage allowance 30p per mile

Job summary

Routes Healthcare is a leading homecare provider that supports people in their own homes, delivering person-centered care with a focus on wellbeing.

The role covers travel to clients' homes across the local area, providing compassionate care, support with daily activities, and medication assistance. Full‑time and part‑time hours are available, with shifts from early morning to evening and guaranteed hours where possible.

Qualifications

• The right to work in the UK without needing employer sponsorship.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Travelling between client visits throughout your shift

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship.
*Fully funded Enhanced DBS* plus you will receive £500 sign on bonus once you have completed 120 hours with us
Care Assistant – Driver with Own Vehicle
Location: Covering Darton and surrounding
Pay Rate: £15.37 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-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 Barnsley — speak to our recruitment team to discuss routes that work for you.

What Makes This Different

We support people who need 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


• Runs between 7am and 10pm


• Guaranteed hours available


• Templated hours — you'll be scheduled to a set rota, so you know your shifts in advance and can plan around your life


• Range of shifts available Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required)


• 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:

• £15.37 per hour (includes holiday pay)


• 30p per mile for travel between clients


• We'll cover the cost of your DBS check


• 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.