- Empower Young Lives - Specialist Therapeutic Foster CarerDo you have the deep empathy, patience, and professional resilience to reshape the future of a vulnerable child? If you are an experienced care, education, or healthcare professional looking for a deeply rewarding way to utilise your expertise, this opportunity is designed for you.At Randstad, the team is currently partnering with a UK leading fostering charity to support an innovative, life changingEmpower Young Lives - Specialist Therapeutic Foster CarerDo you have the deep empathy, patience, and professional resilience to reshape the future of a vulnerable child? If you are an experienced care, education, or healthcare professional looking for a deeply rewarding way to utilise your expertise, this opportunity is designed for you.At Randstad, the team is currently partnering with a UK leading fostering charity to support an innovative, life changing
- Care Assistant - Island Placements (Scotland)Are you an experienced, compassionate support worker ready for an exciting change of scenery? Join Randstad's dedicated team providing vital care across the stunning Scottish Islands.About the Role We have flexible opportunities across community care, care-at-home, and residential care settings. You will support individuals with diverse needs-including elderly care, dementia, learning disabilities, physical disCare Assistant - Island Placements (Scotland)Are you an experienced, compassionate support worker ready for an exciting change of scenery? Join Randstad's dedicated team providing vital care across the stunning Scottish Islands.About the Role We have flexible opportunities across community care, care-at-home, and residential care settings. You will support individuals with diverse needs-including elderly care, dementia, learning disabilities, physical dis
- Support Workers (Complex Needs) FalkirkOur client is looking for proactive, energetic Support Workers to join their team in Falkirk ASAP! They offer exceptional flexibility with availability, whether you are looking for Full-Time, Part-Time, or Night-Only shifts, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleYou will be supporting adults with severe learning disabilities, autism, non-verbal communication, and complex support needs within a 24/7 supported accommodatioSupport Workers (Complex Needs) FalkirkOur client is looking for proactive, energetic Support Workers to join their team in Falkirk ASAP! They offer exceptional flexibility with availability, whether you are looking for Full-Time, Part-Time, or Night-Only shifts, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleYou will be supporting adults with severe learning disabilities, autism, non-verbal communication, and complex support needs within a 24/7 supported accommodatio
- Bring your care experience to Scotland's vibrant island communities. We are looking for dedicated care professionals to fill key roles in Argyll & Bute, the Orkney Islands, the Shetland Islands and the Western Isles.In return, we offer a high earning potential, covered accommodation costs and reimbursed ferry travel .If you are looking for a rewarding, life changing opportunity surrounded by magnificent landscapes we would love to hear from you. What we arBring your care experience to Scotland's vibrant island communities. We are looking for dedicated care professionals to fill key roles in Argyll & Bute, the Orkney Islands, the Shetland Islands and the Western Isles.In return, we offer a high earning potential, covered accommodation costs and reimbursed ferry travel .If you are looking for a rewarding, life changing opportunity surrounded by magnificent landscapes we would love to hear from you. What we ar
- Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We currently have opportunities available across Argyll & Bute, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and the Western Isles. These unique roles combine high earning potential with breathtaking locations, offering the chance to build a rewarding career while living and working in some of Scotland's most beautiful communities. Whether you're looking for a change of pace, or a newAre you an experienced care professional looking for a new and exciting opportunity? We currently have opportunities available across Argyll & Bute, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and the Western Isles. These unique roles combine high earning potential with breathtaking locations, offering the chance to build a rewarding career while living and working in some of Scotland's most beautiful communities. Whether you're looking for a change of pace, or a new
- Experienced Support Worker Opportunity - Scotland's Offshore IslandsAre you an experienced Support Worker seeking a rewarding contract role? Join us on Scotland's picturesque offshore islands, supporting adults in care-at-home and residential settings. With rates between £17.91 and £23.00 per hour.Role RequirementsExperience: Minimum 2 years of UK care experience in care homes or community settings.Mobility: Full UK driving license and access to your own vExperienced Support Worker Opportunity - Scotland's Offshore IslandsAre you an experienced Support Worker seeking a rewarding contract role? Join us on Scotland's picturesque offshore islands, supporting adults in care-at-home and residential settings. With rates between £17.91 and £23.00 per hour.Role RequirementsExperience: Minimum 2 years of UK care experience in care homes or community settings.Mobility: Full UK driving license and access to your own v
- Are you looking for a change of scenery? Tired of the same daily commute? Have you ever considered living & working in some of the most beautiful places within the UK? At Randstad, we are looking for experienced and dedicated Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers & Domiciliary Carers to join a number of dedicated teams within rural areas of Scotland, including the Scottish Isles. Whether you are looking for a change of pace, a chance to save, or a uniqueAre you looking for a change of scenery? Tired of the same daily commute? Have you ever considered living & working in some of the most beautiful places within the UK? At Randstad, we are looking for experienced and dedicated Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers & Domiciliary Carers to join a number of dedicated teams within rural areas of Scotland, including the Scottish Isles. Whether you are looking for a change of pace, a chance to save, or a unique
- Locations: Lanark, Carluke, Biggar (Office & Community-based)We are looking for dedicated support professionals to join an established South West Service supporting over 48 autistic adults across housing, supported living, and residential care.The RoleReporting to the Senior Autism Practitioner, you will help supported individuals lead fulfilling, independent lives. Key responsibilities include:Delivering person-centred support following outcome-based planLocations: Lanark, Carluke, Biggar (Office & Community-based)We are looking for dedicated support professionals to join an established South West Service supporting over 48 autistic adults across housing, supported living, and residential care.The RoleReporting to the Senior Autism Practitioner, you will help supported individuals lead fulfilling, independent lives. Key responsibilities include:Delivering person-centred support following outcome-based plan
- Location: KinrossHours: 30 hours per week (Full 24-hour service rotational shifts, including sleepovers and weekends)We are seeking compassionate, reliable Support Workers to join a dedicated team in Kinross, providing high-quality care to adults within a supported living environment.The RoleYou will provide essential day-to-day care and support to help individuals live as independently as possible. Key duties include:Assisting with all aspects of personalLocation: KinrossHours: 30 hours per week (Full 24-hour service rotational shifts, including sleepovers and weekends)We are seeking compassionate, reliable Support Workers to join a dedicated team in Kinross, providing high-quality care to adults within a supported living environment.The RoleYou will provide essential day-to-day care and support to help individuals live as independently as possible. Key duties include:Assisting with all aspects of personal
- Are you a resilient Support Worker who thrives when the stakes are high? Do you have the clinical "gut instinct" and the emotional intelligence to support young people in crisis?At Randstad, we are building elite, specialist teams to support the most vulnerable children in our community. These are not "standard" shifts, these are opportunities to provide high level, trauma informed care that creates genuine breakthroughs for young people facing significantAre you a resilient Support Worker who thrives when the stakes are high? Do you have the clinical "gut instinct" and the emotional intelligence to support young people in crisis?At Randstad, we are building elite, specialist teams to support the most vulnerable children in our community. These are not "standard" shifts, these are opportunities to provide high level, trauma informed care that creates genuine breakthroughs for young people facing significant
- Occupational Therapist - Housing Rehousing TeamAre you a dedicated healthcare professional seeking to make a tangible impact on residents' lives? We are currently seeking two experienced Locum Occupational Therapists to join a rehousing team on a project basis in the Central Manchester area. You will play a pivotal role in assessing individuals' needs, identifying suitable housing adaptations, and facilitating positive rehousing outcomes.ResponsibilitiesCoOccupational Therapist - Housing Rehousing TeamAre you a dedicated healthcare professional seeking to make a tangible impact on residents' lives? We are currently seeking two experienced Locum Occupational Therapists to join a rehousing team on a project basis in the Central Manchester area. You will play a pivotal role in assessing individuals' needs, identifying suitable housing adaptations, and facilitating positive rehousing outcomes.ResponsibilitiesCo
- Support Worker & Senior Support WorkerLocation: City of Edinburgh & MidlothianSalary: £13.45/hr (Support) | £14.00/hr (Senior - SVQ 3 required)Overtimes Earnings: £37,000+ realistic salary with available overtimeHours: 36 hours per week (Full-Time) + High-Volume OvertimeAre you an experienced caregiver looking for a role with massive opportunities for internal progression and high earnings? A rapidly expanding domiciliary care provider with over 9 years ofSupport Worker & Senior Support WorkerLocation: City of Edinburgh & MidlothianSalary: £13.45/hr (Support) | £14.00/hr (Senior - SVQ 3 required)Overtimes Earnings: £37,000+ realistic salary with available overtimeHours: 36 hours per week (Full-Time) + High-Volume OvertimeAre you an experienced caregiver looking for a role with massive opportunities for internal progression and high earnings? A rapidly expanding domiciliary care provider with over 9 years of
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care assistant jobs overview
On this page, you get an overview of all our care assistant jobs. Here you can find the ideal care assistant job you are searching for. You can compare and filter these care assistant positions based on specialism, location and salary.
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care assistant contract types
Care assistant jobs have diverse contract types, including:
- care assistant jobs - contract: a contract position gives you the flexibility of working for a specific, fixed term. Contract jobs are a good way to determine if the role is right for you and if you enjoy working for the particular employer.
- care assistant jobs - permanent: a permanent position doesn’t have a specific end date. You are contracted to work at the place of work indefinitely, until retirement or resignation.
- care assistant jobs - temporary: in a temporary position, you are not tied to one employer or role indefinitely, as your contract will have a proposed duration. While contract roles present a great opportunity to improve your skills and gain valuable experience, in some cases they result in staying at the place of work post contract, or even taking on a permanent position.
- care assistant jobs - part-time: in a part-time position, you can enjoy reduced work hours, presenting greater work life balance.
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about care assistant jobs
As a care assistant, your goal is to improve the quality of life of your clients. Your duties include helping people with learning or physical disabilities and teaching life skills to people with either, or both mental health and physical needs. You also assist with cooking, cleaning and shopping. Sometimes, you arrange leisure activities and teach life skills like money management.
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how much does a care assistant make in the UK?
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