Care Assistant

Posting date:	14 January 2026
Salary:	£14.12 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	13 February 2026
Location:	NE28 8JR
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Routes Healthcare
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	WallsendJan-46147

Summary

Care Assistant (Drivers with Car) – £14.12/hr + mileage – Wallsend & Shiremoor - Males and Females Accepted

Routes Healthcare is hiring Care Assistants with a car to support people in their own homes across Wallsend and Shiremoor.

This is not agency work — you’ll be part of our care team, supporting clients and building real relationships.

Pay & Travel

• £14.12 per hour (including holiday pay)

  
  

• 30p per mile paid between clients

  
  

• Monthly pay

  
  

• Referral bonus up to £250

  
  ⏰ Shifts to Fit Your Life

  We offer:

  • 7am – 3pm / 3pm – 10pm or 7am - 10pm

    
    

  • Full-time & part-time options

    
    

  • Work set shifts based on your availability

    
    

  • Local runs in Wallsend & Shiremoor – no long-distance driving

    
    
    What You’ll Be Doing

    You’ll support people in their own homes with:

    • Personal care (always with dignity & respect)

      
      

    • Medication support

      
      

    • Meals and daily routines

      
      

    • Companionship and reassurance

      
      

      Some clients need higher levels of care — but you’ll be trained and fully supported.

      You’ll never be left on your own — we have a 24/7 on-call support team.

      Why Routes?

      We’re different because:

      • We don’t use agency staff

        
        

      • You’ll see the same clients regularly

        
        

      • We give you time to do the job properly

        
        

      • We invest in you through Routes Academy training & development

        
        What You Need

        • A full UK driving licence & access to a car

          
          

        • Right to work in the UK without needing employer sponsorship

          
          

        • A caring, reliable nature

          
          

          Apply today or speak to our friendly recruitment team — we’ll talk you through everything.

          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 homecare services.