Kirklees

Healthcare Assistant Contract-Kirklees

Job Description

INDKIR


*Fully funded Enhanced DBS*


Female Care Assistant – End of Life Care – Driver with Own Vehicle North and South Kirklees · £12.71 per hour + paid annual leave and bank holidays + 30p per mile · 12-month fixed term · Minimum 25 hours per week


IMPORTANT: We cannot offer sponsorship — please do not apply if you require sponsorship.


Female Requirement: 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 the Role Routes Healthcare is a leading homecare provider — a care company, not an agency. Our Kirklees End of Life team supports people who are coming to the end of their lives and want to remain in their own homes. You'll travel between clients' homes providing personal care with dignity, medication support, and a calm presence for clients and their families. Specialist end of life training and any clinical training you need starts from day one.

Shift Pattern A fixed two-week rota you can plan your life around:

  • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Plenty of opportunities to pick up additional hours.

What We Offer

  • £12.71 per hour + paid annual leave and bank holidays
  • 30p per mile between clients
  • Fully funded Enhanced DBS and all training
  • Routes Academy programme and progression opportunities
  • 24/7 on-call team, wellbeing and mental health support
  • Referral scheme — up to £250 per referral

What You Need

  • The right to work in the UK without employer support
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work
  • Reliability, compassion and commitment to excellent care
  • 3 months paid UK care experience desirable — no experience? Ask about our care cadets

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and speak to our friendly recruitment team about the areas available.

Routes Healthcare · routeshealthcare.com


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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