Community Care Assistant
| Company: | Routes Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.24 - £15.07 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NE28 8JR |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Aug 2026 |
Summary
IMPORTANT: Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer sponsorship.
Community Care Assistant - Wallsend and surrounding areas
Pay Rate: £14.24 - £15.07 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30 pence per mile
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 the Role
This is a Community Care Position - you'll be travelling to clients' homes throughout the day to provide person-centered care and support.
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
• Supporting clients with a variety of different care requirements
• Travelling between client visits throughout your shift
What We Offer
• Fully funded enhanced DBS
• Dedicated on call team available 24/7
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Routes Academy Programme helping you achieve your goals
• Training if you are new to care.
Rewards:
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£14.24 - £15.07 per hour (includes holiday pay)
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30 pence per mile for travel between clients
• Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral)
Essential:
• 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
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.
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.
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.