Care Assistant

Care Assistant – Female (Driver with Own Vehicle)

We have clients in the following areas:

• Birkenhead
• West Kirby
• Bromborough*
• Moreton
• Prenton
• Pensby
• New Brighton

£14.00 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile.

Routes is unable to offer a role to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.

This role is advertised for female care assistants only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 to meet the specific care needs of our clients.

Routes Healthcare is a leading homecare provider — we are a care company, not an agency. We support people in their own homes (not in care homes) and out in the community, listening to our clients and ensuring their needs are met with care and consideration.

This is a homecare position – you’ll be travelling to clients' homes throughout the day to provide person‑centered care and support.

• Visiting vulnerable and palliative clients in their own homes
• Providing personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting 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

• Full‑time and part‑time hours available
• Range of shifts available Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required)
• Shifts allocated based on business needs and your availability
• Once committed to a shift, we need you to complete the full shift reliably

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:

• £14.00 per hour (includes holiday pay)
• 30p per mile for travel between clients
• Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral)

• The right to work in the UK without needing employer support
• 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 (If you do not have paid experience you can speak to recruiters about becoming one of our care cadets)

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.

Speak to our friendly recruitment team about the hours and areas available.

Routes Healthcare is committed to making lives better through exceptional homecare services.