Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Female Care Assistant in Wideopen, Newcastle. The role involves providing homecare services and support to clients within their homes. Candidates must have at least 6 months of paid care experience, the right to work in the UK, and preferably a full driving license. The position offers flexible shifts and competitive pay of £13.69 - £14.12 per hour, along with additional benefits including career development and mental health support.

Benefits

Career development through Routes Academy program

Support with dedicated on-call team, 24/7

Wellbeing and mental health support

Flexible shift patterns

Staff referral scheme with generous incentives

Qualifications

• At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A full valid driving licence and access to a car for work (preferred).
• A caring positive attitude and patience.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their own homes providing domiciliary care.
• Offer complex care services and support for long-term health conditions.
• Work flexible shifts between 7am and 10pm or nights.

Skills

Paid care experience

Positive attitude

Patience

Job description

Female Care Assistant. Driver with own vehicle required in Wideopen (NE13) Newcastle.

Unfortunately, at this time, routes are unable to offer Sponsorship.

About the role

We provide homecare across Newcastle, including the Wideopen NE13 area. This is a domicilliary care role visiting our clients in their own homes between the hours of 7am and 10pm or nights - 10pm - 7am.

We are committed to making lives better 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This not only includes the people we support but the lives of their loved ones and family members too.

We support people who need complex care services for people with long-term health conditions, clinically‑led enhanced homecare and end‑of‑life care. All with the individual’s hobbies, activities, daily routines and so much more in mind.

As care is always needed, a range of shifts will be available from Monday to Sunday, please speak to the recruitment team to hear about our shift patterns.

We pay £13.69 - 14.12 per hour, this includes holiday pay. Mileage will be paid at 30 pence per mile.

What you will need for the job

• At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK.
• The right to work in the UK
• A full valid driving licence and access to a car for work (preferred)
• A caring positive attitude and patience.

About Us

Routes Healthcare is a leading care provider, we are a care company not an agency, we are real people who put individual healthcare needs first. Providing support to people in their own home and out in the community, we take the time to listen to our clients and make sure their needs are met and they are looked after with care and consideration.

Routes Healthcare is looking for dedicated and passionate care workers to deliver high standards of care. Please note, when you apply for this role the address shown is the branch location not the location of the area of the role.

Benefits

• Career development through our Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goals.
• Support with a dedicated on‑call team, 24/7.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Flexible shift patterns – let’s get a good work/life balance from the start.
• Staff referral scheme with generous incentives.
• We don’t use agency staff, only employed Routes care workers will be on shift.

If you want to work for a dynamic, forward‑thinking, leading healthcare provider that wants to invest in you and see you shine, then Routes Healthcare is waiting for your application.

Please click the apply button on this page to start your journey.

Routes Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and strive to build a welcoming environment for our team members and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all abilities, identities, and experiences, as we believe that diverse perspectives are key to delivering the highest quality care. If you require any support, please do not hesitate to contact us.