Care Assistant

Randstad · Workington, North West

Care Assistant at Randstad, based in Workington, North West, paying £12.00 - £28.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£12.00 - £28.00 per hour
Location
Workington, North West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
7 hours ago
Closes
21 Nov 2026
Sector
Care Assistant

About 16% above the going rate for care assistant

Reference PR-1559057

About the role

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

This role is specifically tailored toward physical care support rather than mental health care. Primary duties include:

  • 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.How to Apply

Positions are filling fast. If you meet the criteria and are ready for an immediate start, apply today or contact Sumaira on the Randstad Care recruitment team directly.

Apply Now: Send your CV immediately to secure an 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

can work as an individual or part of a team

Reference: PR-1559057 · Posted 7 hours ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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