Care Assistant

Randstad CareWorkingtonreedpublished 10/23/2026

About the company

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.

Your tasks

ROLE : Healthcare Support / Physical Care Specialist

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

Requirements

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.

What we offer

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)

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.

Other

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

SHIFTS: 12-Hour Day & Night Rotas

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

*Occupational Requirement: Exemption claimed under Section 9, Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.How to Apply

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.

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • SumairaRandstad Care recruitment team