Island Community Support Worker
Locations: Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles, or Argyll & Bute
Pay: £21 Umbrella | £17.91 PAYE (Rolled Up)
Contract: Minimum 3 months | 45+ hours per week (5-6 days) | Accommodation provided
Requirements: Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Community Support Workers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to adults living within island communities. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are confident working independently in remote and rural settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering personal care and daily living support within service users' homes
- Safe moving and handling procedures
- Administering medication and maintaining accurate records
- Lone working across various island locations
- Monitoring and reporting changes in service users' health and wellbeing
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year experience in a Care at Home / domiciliary setting
- Strong resilience and adaptability for remote working environments
- Full flexibility to work long hours and varied shifts
Additional Benefits
- Full-time hours available with consistent work
- Overtime opportunities available
- Shared accommodation provided locally on the islands
- Accommodation is typically same-gender shared housing for suitability and comfort
- Ideal for candidates open to relocation and long-term island placements
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.
