Healthcare Assistant - Complex Physical Care
Randstad Care
PenrithView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£15.00 to £18.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 December 2026
22 days leftJob description
JOB OPPORTUNITY | IMMEDIATE STARTHealthcare Assistant - Complex Physical CareAT 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*
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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First seen
23 October 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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