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 placementsRandstad 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