Care Assistant

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Location: Knutsford & Surrounding Areas

Role: Home Care Worker (Driver with Own Vehicle)

Service Type: Home Care

Pay Rate: £14.57 per hour (Inclusive Of Holiday Pay) + 30p per mile

Routes Healthcare is proud to be opening a brand-new branch in Knutsford, dedicated exclusively to delivering high‑quality homecare with a difference. As a care company we focus on providing personalised, consistent, compassionate support that enables people to live safely and independently  new branch is built on quality, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

As a Home Care Worker, you will be the most important part in the success of this new business, visiting clients with a wide range of care needs, always delivering care with dignity, respect, and attention to detail. You will travel between clients' homes throughout your shift, providing person‑centred care that supports comfort, wellbeing, and independence.

• Providing high-quality personal care in clients' homes
• Supporting with medication and accurate documentation
• Assisting with meal preparation and hydration
• Offering companionship and emotional support
• Working independently or within a paired team where required
• Travelling between clients throughout your shift
• Delivering care tailored to individual needs, preferences, and goals

We support clients with a range of needs, including long‑term conditions, and palliative support.

• Access to the Routes Academy training and development programme
• Ongoing training and regular professional development
• Opportunities to progress into senior roles, coordinator positions, or specialist care roles
• Grow with the business‑our new branch offers real progression for the right candidates
• Supportive coaching and clear development pathways

• A branch dedicated to high-quality home care, who genuinely put their employees and client's needs as a priority.
• 24/7 on‑call support from an experienced management team
• No agency staff‑work within a consistent, employed team

• £14.57 per hour (Inclusive Of Holiday Pay)
• 30p per mile between client visits
• Staff referral bonuses up to £250
• Supportive, professional working culture
• Exclusive local discounts through partnerships with Knutsford high street businesses

• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Compassion, reliability, and commitment to excellent care

• 3+ months paid UK care experience

(If new to care, ask about joining our Care Cadet programme.)

We offer full‑time and part‑time hours, with weekday and weekend shifts available. Shifts are allocated based on client needs and your availability.

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional homecare and want to be part of a growing branch with real career potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about routes and hours available.

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