Care Assistant
| Company: | Routes Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.24 - £14.24 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | PR1 0SR |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Aug 2026 |
Summary
IMPORTANT: Routes Healthcare
does not offer sponsorship
Community Care Assistant -
Preston - Including Fulwood, Brinscall, Longridge, Freckleton, Coppull, Tarleton, Penwortham and Farrington
Location:
Pay Rate: £14.24 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30 pence per mile
This is a Community Care Position - you'll be travelling to clients' homes throughout the day to provide person-centred care and support.
What You'll Be Doing:
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Covering shifts between 7am and 1pm or 4pm - 10pm plus alternate weekends
• 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.
• Flexible, casual contract
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)
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
What You Need
Essential:
• The right to work in the UK
without needing 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.