Care Assistant

Routes Healthcare; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare provider is seeking Care Assistants to provide one-to-one support for clients in their homes. Offering both full-time and part-time hours with competitive pay of £13.69 per hour, this role is ideal for compassionate individuals committed to delivering high-quality care. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and are encouraged to apply regardless of driving capabilities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing training and progression opportunities

24/7 dedicated on-call team

Qualifications

• The right to work in the UK without needing employer support.
• Reliable, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent care.
• At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care with dignity and respect.
• Supporting with medication management.
• Assisting with meal preparation and nutrition.

Skills

Compassionate care

Medication management

Meal preparation assistance

Ability to work solo or in teams

Job description

Male or Female Care Assistant - One to One Support - Drivers and None Drivers accepted.

Location: Blackley, Manchester

Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour (including holiday pay)

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 one to one care position, the entirety of your shift will be with this client in their home.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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
• This is a 12 hour sit in role with 12 hour days or night shifts available (8am - 8pm or 8pm - 8am)

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
• Drivers and Walkers accepted
• Range of shifts available Monday to Sunday (alternate 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

• £13.69 per hour (includes holiday pay)
• 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
• 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 if you have a car

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.