Care Assistant

Company: Virtual Hire Staffing
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Location: Burnham on Sea
Job Description:

Location: Weston Super Mare and surrounding areas.

Work Pattern: Zero Hours Flexible work opportunity with a variety of shifts available including days, nights and sleep ins.

Please note you will be working as an agency worker in this role and will be paid via an umbrella company.

Job Description

Our client is a trusted healthcare staffing agency providing high-quality, person-centred care across a range of settings. They pride themselves on flexibility, compassion, and professionalism, supporting both their clients and their workforce to deliver exceptional care.

About the Role

Our client is seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to work in a variety of settings across the South West. This role is ideal for someone who values making a difference in people’s lives and wants flexible working options to suit their lifestyle and family needs.

There are a variety of shifts available, including Early, Late, Twilight, Nights, and Sleep-Ins, with both Block Booking and Locum opportunities on offer.

They currently have some unique opportunities including providing 1:1 support to residents with complex needs in nursing home settings.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver personal care and emotional support with empathy and respect

Assist with mobility, daily routines, and engagement in activities

Encourage independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times

Collaborate with staff and wider care teams

Maintain clear records and uphold safeguarding and confidentiality standards

Requirements

Previous experience in a care or support role (nursing home experience desirable)

Compassionate, reliable, and professional approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

Valid DBS or willingness to obtain one

Up-to-date training or willingness to complete mandatory courses

What’s on Offer

Flexible shifts to fit around your lifestyle and family commitments

Competitive hourly rates

Variety of shifts: Early, Late, Twilight, Nights, and Sleep-InsSupportive and professional agency team

Opportunities to develop skills across diverse care environments

This job role will involve working around vulnerable people therefore your employer may be required to check whether you have a criminal record via the Disclosure and Barring Service (known as a DBS check). You will also be asked questions as part of our self-disclosure section on the application form. We operate a fair recruitment process and do not discriminate. Any information you provide will be considered fairly and lawfully.

Due to the nature of our work applicants must be aged 18 or over.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities company, as are all the companies we work with. All applicants will be considered fairly and free from prejudice or discrimination.

We are very proud to say that we have signed the mental health at work commitment. We are passionate about mental health, and we are dedicated to doing everything we can to promote mental well-being, support people who are struggling and breakdown the stigmas of mental health problems. We only work with companies who share our beliefs and care for their employees’ metal health and well-being.

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Posted: August 27th, 2026