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Job Description
Female Complex Care Assistant
Location: Brampton -Chesterfield
Pay Rate: up to £14.57 per hour (including holiday pay)
Shift pattern evenings 4 PM -10 PM and nights 9 PM-9 AM
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.
This role is advertised for female care assistants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, to meet the specific care needs of our clients.
About Routes Healthcare
We're a leading complex care provider - a care company, not an agency. We support people in their own homes with specialist 1-2-1 care for complex health needs.
About the Role
We're looking for an enthusiastic, engaging, and compassionate care assistant to support children, young people, and vulnerable adults in and around Chesterfield. You'll be working with clients with Learning Difficulties, often on the Autistic Spectrum, providing care in the community and supporting them to access activities for social stimulation.
You'll be:
- Providing 1-2-1 personal care with dignity and respect
- Supporting clients with peg feed , epilepsy (training provided if needed)
- Supporting clients who may be non-verbal or have limited communication abilities
- Managing challenging behaviour with patience and understanding
- Transporting clients and colleagues in your own car to activities and appointments
- Following care plans and maintaining accurate records
Essential Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK without needing employer support
- At least 6 months paid care experience in the UK
- Comfortable providing personal care
- Flexibility essential - varied hours required to meet clients' needs
- Reliable, compassionate, and committed to excellent care
What We Offer:
- Up to £14.57 per hour (includes holiday pay)
- Specialist complex care training including epilepsy and peg feeding
- 24/7 clinical support from our dedicated team
- Staff referral scheme (up to £250 per referral)
- Enhanced rates for specialist skills
- Progression opportunities into senior complex care roles
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about these packages and the training available.
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.