Randstad Care
We are currently recruiting experienced Support Workers for block-booking placements across The Western Isles, Argyll & Bute, Orkney, and Shetland. These roles offer an excellent opportunity to support vulnerable adults in remote communities where your care truly makes a measurable difference.
Key Details:
- Pay Rate: £19.00 – £26.00 per hour (dependent on experience, location, and role).
- Hours: Full-time, stable placements ranging from 45 hours to 70+ hours per week.
- Duration: Minimum commitment of 3 months required.
- Settings Available: Homecare (community-based), Residential Care Homes, and Supported Living Services.
Candidate Requirements:
- Minimum 12 months of UK-based experience as a Support Worker.
- Proven experience with Moving & Handling, Administering Medication, and providing personal care.
- Must possess a valid driving licence and access to your own car for navigating island routes.
The Environment: Aside from excellent financial rewards, these roles offer the chance to work alongside close-knit, welcoming island communities, set against a backdrop of historic castles and stunning coastal beaches.
To Apply: Please apply directly to this advert, or submit your details via 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.
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