Care Assistant

Company: Randstad Care AS
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Location: Workington
Job Description:

VACANCY

FEMALE SUPPORT WORKER (PHYSICAL CARE) LOCATION: WEST CUMBRIA (CA28) | IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE

ROLE

Healthcare Support / Physical Care Specialist

SHIFTS

12-Hour Day & Night Rotas

COMPENSATION & RATES

  • Enhanced Day Rate: £15.69 per hour
  • Night Shift Rate: £18.72 per hour
  • Sleep-In Shifts: Available following day shifts (additional pay)

SHIFT PATTERNS

  • Day Shifts: 10:00 – 22:00 (12 Hours)
  • Night Shifts: 22:00 – 10:00 (12 Hours)
  • Sleep-Ins: Option to complete sleep-in shifts following long day shifts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

  • Executing safe manual handling techniques
  • Managing and overseeing PEG feeding protocols
  • Prompt and accurate administration of medications
  • Delivering personal and physical care tailored to patient needs

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

  • Driving: Female drivers strongly preferred due to rural shift locations and shift timings.*
  • Experience: Practical experience with PEG feeds, manual handling, and medication administration is required.
  • Availability: Willingness to work 12-hour day or night shift patterns.
  • *Occupational Requirement: Exemption claimed under Section 9, Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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Posted: October 27th, 2026