Scottish Islands - Support Worker

Randstad · Edinburgh, Scotland

Scottish Islands - Support Worker at Randstad, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
12 Sep 2026
Sector
Support Worker

Reference PR-1536653

About the role

3-Month Block Booking Contracts: Scottish Islands

Are you looking for guaranteed hours, excellent pay, and the opportunity to work in some of Scotland's most beautiful locations? We are recruiting for both Care Home and Community Care at Home Support Workers across the Scottish Islands. Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK, provided they are happy to travel for the placement!

Locations: Placements available in Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles, or Argyll and Bute.
Pay Rates (Both Roles):

  • Flat rate of £23 Umbrella.

The Schedule (Both Roles):

  • Contract: 3-month minimum commitment.
  • Hours: 45+ hours per week, typically scheduled 5-6 days per week.

Option 1: Care Home Support Worker

  • Duties: Supporting older adults directly within a residential care home setting.
  • Shifts: Dominantly long days (07:00 - 22:00), with potential for split shifts (07:00 - 15:00) or night working (22:00 - 07:00) depending on the placement.
  • Driving: A driving licence is not required, but it is highly preferential due to the distance from accommodation to the services.
  • Experience: Previous care home experience is preferred.

Option 2: Community Support Worker (Care at Home)

  • Duties: Supporting adults within their own homes, completing multiple visits per day.
  • Shifts: A variation of shift times covering the hours of 07:00 - 23:00.
  • Driving: A driving licence and access to your own vehicle are strictly required (a UK driving licence is specifically mandatory for Orkney placements).
  • Experience: Previous care at home experience is preferred.

Essential Requirements for All Applicants:

  • Minimum of 1 year of care experience supporting older adults.
  • Must be able to provide personal care, administer medication, and utilise safe moving and handling techniques.
  • Must be comfortable and capable of lone working.
  • Previous experience in island or remote placements is highly beneficial.
  • Note: Female staff are currently preferred due to specific personal care requirements, however, male staff can sometimes be utilized.

Next Steps: If you are fully flexible to work across all days and are ready for a lucrative, rewarding island placement, please submit your CV today to secure your contract!

If you are a driver based in Ednburgh and want to work into a stable and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.For more information you can contact Aqeela Fatima a call on [phone removed] for a confidential chat or send an email at -

Apply today with your updated CV.

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

Reference: PR-1536653 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 12 Sep 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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