Care Assistant

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Female Care Assistant - DRIVER WITH OWN CAR

• Rochdale
• Castleton
• Littleborough
• Oldham
• Heywood
• Middleton
• Milnrow

Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile for travel between clients.

IMPORTANT: Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support.

Female Requirement: 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 home‑care provider – we are a care company, not an agency. We put individual healthcare needs first, supporting people in their own homes and in the community with dignity and consideration.

This is a home‑care 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 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 provide homecare across Rochdale and the surrounding areas – speak to our recruitment team to discuss routes that work for you.

We support people who need complex care services for long‑term health conditions, clinically‑led enhanced home‑care, and end‑of‑life care. All focused on supporting each individual's lifestyle and wellbeing.

• 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, you must complete the full shift reliably

Speak to the recruitment team to hear about our shift patterns and find what fits your lifestyle.

• 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 Routes care workers only

• £13.69 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 don't have paid experience, speak to the recruiters about becoming one of our care cadets)

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

Routes Healthcare is committed to making lives better through exceptional home‑care services.