IMPORTANT:
Routes are unable to offer sponsorship
Care Assistant
Location: Preston
Pay Rate: £14.24 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile mileage allowance + FREE DBS
About the Role
This is a domiciliary care 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 between 7am and 1pm or 4pm 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 support people who need 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.
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 per hour (includes holiday pay)
30 pence per mile for travel between clients
Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral)
Free DBS
What You Need
Essential:
The right to work in the UK without needing employer sponsorship
Reliable, compassionate, and committed to delivering excellent care
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.
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.
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