Sunderland

Care Assistant - Ryhope

Job Description




Please Note: Routes Healthcare does not offer sponsorship


Care Assistant – End of Life Care

Sunderland  | Domiciliary Care  |  Routes Healthcare


At Routes Healthcare, we support people through some of the most

important moments of their lives — and we're looking for compassionate,

reliable carers to join our end of life care team in Sunderland.

This is sensitive, meaningful work. Our clients and their

families need consistency and trust from the people who care for them, so we're

looking for individuals who can build genuine relationships and provide steady,

dependable support throughout.


About the Role

•    Providing personal and end of life care to clients in their own homes across Sunderland

•    Supporting clients and families with compassion, dignity and consistency during a difficult time

•    Working as part of a small, consistent team of carers assigned to each client, wherever possible

•    Following individual care and support plans, developed with clinical and family input


What We're Looking For

•    A caring, patient and emotionally resilient individual

•    Experience in end of life, palliative or complex care is beneficial but not essential — full training

provided

•    Ability to commit to consistent visits with the same client(s), supporting continuity of care

•    A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

•    Right to work in the UK

•    Flexibility to work across SR1 –SR6 and DH4 Washington


What We Offer

•    Enhanced mileage rates and Free DBS

•    £14.24 - £15.07 per hour including holiday on a casual contract basis.

•    Ongoing, consistent hours available for the right candidate (please note: this is not a permanent

employment contract)

•    Full training and ongoing support, including specialist end of life care training

•    A supportive team environment with regular supervision


How to Apply


To apply, please contact our recruitment team or submit your application.


Routes Healthcare — part of your journey

Our Values

Make yourself at home with Routes

At Routes, HOME isn't just a place - it's how we care for the people we support and how we work together as a team. Our HOME values - Heartfelt, Open, Meaningful, Empowering - are the principles that have shaped Routes.

These four values guide everything we do, from the care we deliver to how we treat each other every single day. Whether you're supporting someone in their own home, coordinating care packages, or working behind the scenes, these values connect us all.

Heartfelt

Genuine care and real connections — with the people we support and with each other.

Open

Honest, open communication about the role, your progress and where you can grow.

Meaningful

Every shift has purpose. You'll see the difference you make in real people's lives.

Empowering

The training, support and backing to grow in whichever direction feels right for you.

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