Island Community Support Worker

We are currently recruiting experienced Care Professionals for a variety of roles across Argyll & Bute, the Western Isles, the Orkney Islands, and the Shetland Islands. Whether you are looking to secure a lucrative short-term contract or a longer-term placement, these positions offer an excellent balance of high earning potential, stable hours, and provided accommodation. Pay Rate: £19 per hour PAYE Rolled up Contract: Minimum 3-month contract.Hours: 45+ hours per week, typically scheduled over 5-6 days.About the Role: Are you an experienced care professional looking for a unique and rewarding adventure? We are currently recruiting for an Island Community Support Worker to provide vital care at home for older adults across Scotland's beautiful islands.This is a fast-paced and varied role where you will be carrying out multiple visits per day within the local community. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and administering medication.
• Ensuring safe moving and handling of clients.
• Working independently in the community (lone working).

The Schedule: You will need to be fully flexible, as shift times will vary throughout the hours of 07:00 to 23:00. You will be required to work across all days of the week, generally completing 5-6 days per week.What We Are Looking For:

• Experience: You must have a minimum of 1 year of care experience supporting older adults. Previous experience in Care at Home or working in a remote/island placement is highly preferred.
• Driving: You must be a driver with access to your own vehicle. Please note that a UK driving license is specifically required for placements in Orkney.
• Gender: Due to specific personal care requirements, female staff are preferred for this role, though male candidates can sometimes be utilised.

If you are an adaptable and dedicated care professional looking for an exciting new challenge, apply today!

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