Randstad
Healthcare Assistant - Complex Physical Care
Healthcare Assistant - Complex Physical Care at Randstad, based in Penrith, North West, paying £12.00 - £28.00 per hour. This is a part-time role.
- Pay
- £12.00 - £28.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Part-time · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Penrith, North West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Healthcare Assistant
- Immediate start
About 20% above the going rate for healthcare assistant
Reference PR-1559070
About the role
JOB OPPORTUNITY | IMMEDIATE STARTHealthcare Assistant - Complex Physical Care
AT A GLANCE
Location: West Cumbria (CA28 area)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (12-Hour Rotations)
Contracted Hours: 24 - 48 Hours/Week (Day, Night & Sleep-In options)
Primary Focus: Physical Care & Clinical Assistance
Gender Requirement: Female Candidates Only*
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a reliable, compassionate Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality, continuous physical care for a client residing in a rural West Cumbria location. This post focuses purely on clinical physical care, assisting individuals with mobility, nourishment, and health routines.
PAY & SHIFT STRUCTURE
Standard Day Shift (10:00 - 22:00): £13.70 / hour
Enhanced Day Shift (10:00 - 22:00): £15.69 / hour
Night Shift (22:00 - 10:00): £18.72 / hour
Sleep-In Shift: Available immediately following a 12-hour day shift
KEY DUTIES & CLINICAL TASKS
PEG Nutritional Support: Safely managing enteral feeding routines according to individual care plans.
Mobility & Transfers: Applying safe manual handling protocols to support client physical independence.
Medication Care: Timely administration and recording of prescribed medications.
Personal Care: Assisting with daily physical hygiene and comfort needs.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Essential Skills: Prior practical experience in PEG feeding, manual handling, and medication administration.
Transport: Active driver with access to personal transport (essential due to shift times and rural location).
Availability: Flexible to work 12-hour day and/or night shifts.
*Occupational Requirement: Due to personal care needs in a home setting, this position is restricted to female applicants under Section 9, Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
FAST-TRACK APPLICATION PROCESS
Positions are being filled immediately. Submit your application today or reach out to our recruitment team to arrange an urgent interview.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
experience
Adults - Physical Disabilities
skills
caring
Reference: PR-1559070 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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