Care Assistant

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Location: Chesterfield and the surrounding areas
Pay Rate: up to £14.00 inclusive of holiday pay
IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.

Just A Little Company is now part of Routes Healthcare – a leading home‑care provider with over 15 years’ experience supporting people across the UK. We’re 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.

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

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

We support people who need complex care services for long‑term health conditions, clinically‑led enhanced homecare, and end‑of‑life care – all focused on supporting each individual’s lifestyle and wellbeing. We are committed to making lives better 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – not only for the people we support but also for their loved ones and family members.

• 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

• Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goals
• Ongoing training and progression opportunities

• Dedicated on‑call team available 24/7
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• We don’t use agency staff – you’ll work alongside employed care workers only

• Competitive hourly rate (details available on application)
• Mileage allowance 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 (Don't have paid experience? Speak to the 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. Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about the hours and areas available.

Just A Little Company, part of Routes Healthcare, is committed to making lives better through exceptional homecare services.