Complex care assistant

Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship £500 Signing-On Bonus, paid after 120 hours worked! Female Complex Care Assistant Carlisle | Based at one client's home | Evenings & Nights Available £16.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) Contracts available from 23 to 40 hours per week | Paid Enhanced DBS Shifts Available Evenings: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Nights: 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Shifts available 7 days a week with guaranteed hours Why This Role Is Different This isn't a juggling act.

You'll work consistently in one location with the same client and the same team. That means genuine continuity, real relationships, and the time to truly understand your client's needs. Our client is a young person who loves music, nursery rhymes, cartoons like Peppa Pig and Cocomelon, being read to, and trips to the cinema. We're looking for carers who are warm, patient, engaging — and don't mind joining in with the occasional singalong.

The Role You'll be part of a 2:1 care team in the client's home. An experienced Complex Care Assistant will lead on the clinical aspects of care, while you provide dedicated support with daily living activities, moving and handling, and ensuring the client remains safe, comfortable, and happy. What You'll Be Doing Providing dedicated support as part of a 2:1 team within the client's home Delivering personal care with dignity and respect Supporting with moving and handling Assisting with daily routines and activities Creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any concerns Completing accurate care documentation Working closely with family members and healthcare professionals Clinical Care Don't worry if you're new to these clinical tasks — full paid specialist training is provided through Routes Academy.

Your responsibilities may include:
Tracheostomy care Ventilation support PEG feeding Medication administration Clinical observations What We're Looking For Essential Minimum 6 months' UK care experience Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Compassionate, reliable, and patient approach Right to work in the UK Comfortable working within a family home environment

Desirable Experience supporting children Previous experience with tracheostomy care, ventilation, or PEG feeding would be beneficial NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Please note:

This is a female-only position due to the client's personal care needs, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship.

What We Offer £500 signing-on bonus £16.00 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) Contracts from 23 to 40 hours per week, with guaranteed hours Paid Enhanced DBS The chance to build a genuine relationship with one client in a home setting Ready to Join Us? If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to develop your skills within complex and paediatric care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team to learn more about this rewarding opportunity with Routes Healthcare.