Job Description - Care Home Support Worker - £23p/h
Residential Support Worker - Scottish Island (£23/hr, 45+ hrs/week)
Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker or Care Assistant looking for your next rewarding, high-paying contract? Take your care expertise to some of the UK's most beautiful, ruggedly scenic coastal destinations. We are fast-tracking applications for 3-month placements within established, welcoming care homes across Shetland, Orkney, and the Western Isles. Combine high earning potential with the unique experience of island living!
Note: We are looking for female staff at the moment due to requirements and demand for the role.
What We Offer
Competitive Pay: Earn £23.00/hr (Umbrella) with guaranteed 45+ hours per week. Adventure & Impact: Experience breathtaking coastal landscapes and close-knit island communities. Relocation Support: We welcome candidates from across the UK and provide assistance with travel and placement logistics. Quick Start: Benefit from a streamlined hiring process. Contract Duration: Minimum 3 months.Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, person-centered care, including assistance with dressing, mobility, and personal hygiene in line with individual care plans. Safely administer prescribed medications and monitor resident health and overall well-being. Utilize safe moving and handling techniques to ensure the comfort and dignity of residents. Maintain a secure and supportive living environment, demonstrating the ability to manage tasks effectively, including during periods of lone working.Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of professional care experience supporting older adults (care home experience preferred). Demonstrated competency in personal care, medication administration, and safe moving and handling practices. Willingness and ability to relocate or travel for a 3-month contract. Possession of a driving license is preferred for regional travel, though not mandatory. Note: Due to specific resident personal care requirements across select care homes, we have active requirements for female care professionals (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1). We also welcome applications from all qualified care professionals for broader regional placements.Employment Details
Work Location: Shetland, Orkney, and the Western Isles Expected Hours: 45+ hours per weekReady for Your Next Placement?
Don't wait-high-rate island placements fill quickly!
For more information or to apply immediately, please contact Mohammed Faizan:
📞 Phone: (phone number removed) ✉️ Email: 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 Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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