| Location | Ellesmere Port (CH65 0AA) |
| Company | Routes Healthcare |
| Job Type | Contract | Full Time (Part-Time Available) |
| Salary | £14.00 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30p per mile |
| Reference | EPORTMARCH-46147 |
| Closing Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Work Pattern | On-site (community-based) |
Important Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available.
Female applicants only — this is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to specific client care needs.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
About Us
Routes Healthcare is a trusted homecare provider delivering high-quality, person-centred support. We are a care provider — not an agency — and we pride ourselves on building meaningful relationships with the people we support.
Our services focus on supporting individuals in their own homes and within the community, ensuring their health, independence, and wellbeing are maintained with dignity and compassion.
About the Role
This is a community-based homecare role, where you will travel between clients’ homes throughout your shift, delivering tailored care and support.
You’ll work independently or as part of a two-person team, depending on each client’s needs.
Key Responsibilities
Visiting vulnerable and palliative clients in their own homes
Delivering personal care respectfully and professionally
Supporting with medication administration
Assisting with meal preparation and nutritional needs
Providing companionship and emotional support
Travelling between scheduled visits during your shift
Supporting individuals with a range of care needs, including complex and end-of-life care
We provide care services across Ellesmere Port and surrounding areas. Our recruitment team can discuss routes and schedules that suit your availability.
What Makes This Role Different
We support individuals with:
Long-term health conditions
Clinically led enhanced homecare needs
Complex care requirements
End-of-life and palliative care
Our focus is always on improving quality of life — not only for the people we support but also for their families.
Shift Patterns & Flexibility
Full-time and part-time hours available
Shifts available Monday to Sunday (weekend availability required)
Shifts allocated based on business needs and your availability
Reliability is essential once shifts are agreed
Speak to our recruitment team to find a working pattern that fits your lifestyle.
What We Offer
Career Development
Access to the Routes Academy programme
Ongoing training and opportunities for progression
Support
24/7 dedicated on-call support
Wellbeing and mental health assistance
Work alongside directly employed care staff (no agency workers)
Rewards
£14.00 per hour (including holiday pay)
30p per mile paid for travel between clients
Staff referral scheme (up to £250 per referral)
What You’ll Need
Essential:
Right to work in the UK
Full UK driving licence and access to a car
A compassionate, reliable, and professional approach to care
Desirable:
At least 3 months’ paid UK care experience
(No formal experience? Speak to our recruiters about joining as a Care Cadet.)
Ready to Apply?
If you are passionate about supporting people to live independently in their own homes and want a flexible role that works around your life, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Routes Healthcare and help us continue making lives better through exceptional homecare services.
