Care Assistant

Routes Healthcare; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Routes Academy programme

Ongoing training and progression

Staff referral scheme

Job summary

Routes Healthcare is seeking a Community Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle to travel to clients’ homes and deliver person-centred care across designated areas. The role combines client visits with driving duties, following care plans and delivering compassionate support.

You will work in community settings, visiting clients daily with a focus on dignity, safety and adherence to care plans, while enjoying a supportive environment and pathways for progression.

Qualifications

• The right to work in the UK is required.
• 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 between 7am and 10pm.
• 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

Driving licence

Car ownership

Compassionate care

Job description

Community Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle

Pay Rate: £14.24 - £15.07 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30 pence per mile

Location: We have community care roles available in Wallsend, Shiremoor Forest Hall, Longbenton and surrounding areas. You must be willing to work across all areas.

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 sponsorship.

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, following care plans and delivering excellent and engaging care.

What You'll Be Doing

• Visiting vulnerable and palliative clients in their own homes between 7am and 10pm


• 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

What Makes This Different

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


• Monthly pay


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

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 - £15.07 per hour (includes holiday pay)


• 30 pence per mile for travel between clients


• Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral)

Essential

What You Need

• The right to work in the UK


• 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

Ready to Make a Difference?

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