Care Assistant

Routes Healthcare Sunderland, England May 1, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £14.24 – £15.07/hour
Work Onsite
Schedule Weekends

Care Assistant focuses on support people with care, daily routines, clinical tasks, or wellbeing according to the role remit.

What the role involves

  • Support people with care, daily routines, clinical tasks, or wellbeing according to the role remit.
  • Follow safeguarding, medication, documentation, or care-plan requirements where they apply.

Skills and requirements

  • 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.

Confirmed role details

  • £14.24 - £15.07 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30 pence per mile.
  • 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.
  • Full-time and part-time hours available.
  • Range of shifts available Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required).

Candidate fit

  • patience, dignity, clear communication, and dependable care standards

Additional role context

  • Visiting vulnerable and palliative clients in their own homes between 7am and 3pm or 3pm and 10pm.
  • Providing personal care with dignity and respect.
  • Working solo or as part of a 2-person team depending on client needs.
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