At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to clients in their homes and support their daily needs.
- Company: Routes Healthcare, a leading homecare provider focused on individual healthcare needs.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, travel reimbursement, flexible hours, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to improving lives 24/7.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible working hours.
- Qualifications: Must have a driving licence, car access, and at least 3 months of care experience.
The predicted salary is between 15.07 - 15.07 £ per hour.
A driving licence and access to a reliable car are essential.
Pay Rate: £14.24 - £15.07 per hour (including holiday pay) 30 pence per mile for travel between calls.
Location: Community care roles are available in Wallsend, Longbenton, Forest Hall and Whitley Bay. You must be open to travelling across Newcastle with a radius of 5-7 miles.
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-centered care and support.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Visiting vulnerable and palliative clients in their own homes between the hours of 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). 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: £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).
What You Need:
- 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.
- At least 3 months paid care experience in the UK.
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.
Community Care Assistant in North East employer: Routes Healthcare
Routes Healthcare is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing meaningful and rewarding employment in the community care sector. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, ongoing training, and career development through the Routes Academy programme, we foster a supportive work culture that values compassion and commitment. Our team enjoys flexible working hours, competitive pay rates, and the satisfaction of making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals across Newcastle.
