Care Assistant

Routes Healthcare want people to join our team who are passionate about a career in care. We pride ourselves on the standard of care we deliver and are driven to provide the best healthcare service with your help.
Care assistants support others to live independently in their own homes, which can include supporting hobbies, activities and day trips, personal care, complex care and any other needs required by the person you are caring for. We invest in our employees and provide a full training programme to support you in your role and give you the confidence to provide high quality care, If you're looking for a career that genuinely makes a difference to people's lives, Routes Healthcare want to hear from you.

• at least 6 months experience as a care assistant or in the care sector.


We provide full in-house training & development including NVQ's and clinical care

You must be a UK resident and have the right to work in the UK to apply.

You must have a full valid UK driving licence and access to your own car for work.

Specific Requirements for this role:


• Experience supporting with a range of complex physical needs, as well as social and wellbeing.


• Due to the needs of our client, you must be a non-smoker.


• You will be expected to support with regular trips into the community for shopping/eating out/going to football matches etc.


• Being reliable and having a sense of humour is essential, as much as being diligent and caring.


• Client is very independent and you will support that. You will need to assist with running the house, managing finances etc.


• You should be a good communicator, enjoy some banter with the client but also know when to promote a quitter environment.


• IT literate to support with the use of assistive technology.
  
  If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking, leading healthcare provider that wants to invest in you and see you shine, then Routes Healthcare is waiting for your application.
  
  Locations: We provide complex care across the Rochdale/Warrington region, please speak to the recruitment team to discuss where suits you.

Shift Patterns: Monday - Sunday, days and nights available.
Rate of Pay: £12.82- £14.88 per hour (including holiday pay).

Various contracts available after a successful probationary period, Training/Development plans and trained by qualified nurses.
- Flexible shift patterns - let's get a good work/life balance from the start.
- Pension Plan - you invest your time - we invest in you.
- Staff referral scheme with generous incentives
- Paid shadowing shifts while you settle in.
- 24/7 support with a dedicated on-call team, a specialised nurse case manager will be on hand.

- Competitive rates of pay