Care assistant in Dewsbury, England at Routes Healthcare

Care Assistant Driver with Own Vehicle

Kirklees North - Dewsbury, Batley, Cleckheaton and surrounding areas

14.24 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile

Fully funded Enhanced DBS

Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK without employer support.

About us

Routes Healthcare is a homecare provider, not an agency. We support people in their own homes and in the community, including clients who need clinically led enhanced care and end-of-life care.

What you'll do

• Visit clients in their own homes, including vulnerable and palliative clients
• Provide personal care with dignity and respect
• Support with medication, meal preparation and nutrition
• Work alone or as part of a two-person team, depending on client needs

Hours

• Full-time and part-time hours, with contracts available (after successful probation)
• Shifts run 7am10pm, Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required)
• Shifts allocated on business need and your availability; once committed, you must complete the full shift

What we offer

• 30p per mile between clients
• Routes Academy training and progression
• 24/7 on-call support
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• No agency staff: you'll work only alongside employed Routes care workers
• Referral bonus of up to 250

What you need

• Right to work in the UK without employer support
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work
• A reliable, compassionate approach to care

Desirable: 3 months' paid UK care experience. No paid experience? Ask us about our Care Cadet Programme.

Apply today and speak to our recruitment team about hours and areas.