Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. *Fully funded Enhanced DBS* plus you will recieve £500 sign on bonus once you have completed 120 hours with us Care Assistant – Driver with Own Vehicle Location: Covering the Penistone and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £15.37 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support. About Us Routes Healthcare is a leading homecare provider — we are 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. About the Role This is a homecare position — you'll be travelling to clients' homes throughout the day to provide person-centred care and support. What You'll Be Doing: 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 provide homecare across Barnsley — speak to our recruitment team to discuss routes that work for you. What Makes This Different We support people who need 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 their loved ones and family members too. Shift Patterns & Hours Flexibility to suit your life: Full-time and part-time hours available Runs between 7am and 10pm Guaranteed hours available Templated hours — you'll be scheduled to a set rota, so you know your shifts in advance and can plan around your life Range of shifts available Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required) Once committed to a shift, we need you to complete the full shift reliably Speak to the recruitment team to hear about our shift patterns and find what fits your lifestyle. What We Offer Career Development: Routes Academy programme helping you achieve your goals Ongoing training and progression opportunities Support: 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 Rewards: £15.37 per hour (includes holiday pay) 30p per mile for travel between clients We'll cover the cost of your DBS check Staff referral scheme with generous incentives (up to £250 per referral) What You Need Essential: 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 Desirable: 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) 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. xrexnqw Routes Healthcare is committed to making lives better through exceptional homecare services.
