Community Care Assistant
| Company: | Routes Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.24 to £15.07 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SR3 1AA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
Summary
IMPORTANT: - Routes Healthcare is not able to offer sponsorship.
Care Assistant – End of Life Care - Car Required - We are unable to take none drivers
Sunderland - Hendon, Ashbrooke, Ryhope, Grangetown, Doxford Park, Farringdon, Tunstall. Pallion, Pennywell, Downhill, Southwick, Roker Cleadon, Seaburn and DH4 Washington
At Routes Healthcare, we support people through some of the most important moments of their lives — and we're looking for compassionate, reliable carers to join our end of life care team in Sunderland.
This is sensitive, meaningful work. Our clients and their families need consistency and trust from the people who care for them, so we're looking for individuals who can build genuine relationships and provide steady,
dependable support throughout.
About the Role
• Providing personal and end of life care to clients in their own homes across Sunderland
• Supporting clients and families with compassion, dignity and consistency during a difficult time
• Working as part of a small, consistent team of carers assigned to each client, wherever possible
• Following individual care and support plans, developed with clinical and family input
What We're Looking For
• A caring, patient and emotionally resilient individual
• Experience in end of life, palliative, or complex care is beneficial but not essential — full training provided
• Ability to commit to consistent visits with the same client(s), supporting continuity of care
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A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle - We are unable to take on none drivers
• Right to work in the UK
• Flexibility to work across SR1 –SR6 and DH4 Washington between the hours of 7am and 10pm
What We Offer
• Enhanced mileage rates and Fully funded DBS
• £14.24 - £15.07 per hour including holiday on a casual contract basis.
• Ongoing, consistent hours available for the right candidate (please note: this is not a permanent employment contract)
• Full training and ongoing support, including specialist end of life care training
• A supportive team environment with regular supervision
How to Apply
To apply, please contact our recruitment team or submit your application.
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