Care Assistant in Workington, Cumbria

Posted by Randstad Care

£13 – £18 an hour

Workington · Temporary

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

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