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Are you an experienced Care Worker looking for a rewarding, high-hours contract supporting remote communities across Scotland's islands?

We are currently recruiting dedicated Support Workers for 3-month minimum contracts delivering care at home across Shetland, Orkney, the Western Isles, and Argyll & Bute.

Pay Rates & Contract Overview

• Pay Rate: £21.00 per hour (Umbrella) | £17.91 per hour (PAYE, rolled-up holiday pay)
• Contract Length: 3-month minimum contract
• Hours: High-volume work (45+ hours per week)
• Location: Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK, but must be willing to deploy to Shetland, Orkney, the Western Isles, or Argyll & Bute.

Shift Patterns & Schedule

• Coverage: Home care visits supporting adults within their own homes, running between 07:00 and 23:00 (multiple visits per day with varying shift times).
• Work Pattern: Expect to work 5 to 6 days per week. Full flexibility across all days of the week is required.

Essential Requirements

• Driving: UK Driving License and access to a personal vehicle are mandatory. (Note: A valid UK Driving License is strictly required for Orkney placements).
• Care Experience: Minimum 1 year of UK care experience supporting older adults in care at home or residential settings.
• Core Skills: Must be fully competent in delivering personal care, executing safe moving and handling, administering medication, and working independently (lone working).
• Desirable Experience: Previous experience working on island or remote placements, as well as care-at-home background, is highly beneficial.
• Gender Preference: Female staff are strongly preferred due to specific personal care requirements, though male applicants may be considered for select packages.

How to Apply

If you are ready for a remote island placement with guaranteed high hours, please email directly with your CV attached or contact our recruitment team on 0131 240 0887.

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.