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Job Description
Male Complex Care Assistant – Barrow-in-Furness
This post is open to male applicants only, as a Genuine
Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
Guaranteed hours available
Paid DBS
Paid face-to-face training
£16.50–£17.50 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay
Are you passionate about providing compassionate care? Join our team at Routes Healthcare, where we empower people to live independently in their own homes while delivering exceptional complex care support.
New to Barrow — not new to care. You might not know our name in this area yet, but Routes Healthcare has been delivering high-quality homecare and complex care across the North of England since 2009. We're an established, CQC-registered provider bringing that same experience and clinical standard to Barrow-in-Furness.
About this care opportunity
You do not need to be a driver for this role — we are interviewing non-drivers!
We're looking for a dedicated Complex Care Assistant to support our client in Barrow-in-Furness. This role offers the chance to make a real difference, providing personalised care that helps someone thrive in their own home.
Your role will include:
- Providing personalised assistance with daily living activities
- Administering medication and supporting health needs
- Assisting with mobility and positioning to ensure comfort
- Offering companionship and emotional support
- Performing clinical interventions as required for complex care needs
- Maintaining accurate care records and collaborating with healthcare professionals
Why choose Routes?
We're not an agency — we're a dedicated healthcare provider who believes in delivering meaningful care through exceptional people. Established in 2009 and trusted across the North, we believe great care starts with great people. Our HOME values aren't just words, they're the foundation of everything we do: Heartfelt, Open, Meaningful and Empowering.
What we offer:
- £16.50–£17.50 per hour (including holiday pay)
- Guaranteed hours available, confirmed on successful completion of a 3-month probation period
- Paid DBS
- Paid face-to-face training
- Comprehensive training through our Routes Academy
- 24/7 support from our dedicated team
- Wellbeing and mental health support
- Generous referral scheme
- Regular hours with a consistent client
- No agency staff
What you'll need:
- 6+ months UK care experience
- Right to work in the UK
- Genuine passion for making a difference
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to delivering excellent care
Join a team that values Heartfelt connections, stays Open and honest, delivers Meaningful support, and Empowers both our team and clients to thrive.
Ready to make a difference? Apply at routeshealthcare.com — be part of something from day one.
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.