Island Community Support Worker

Job Description

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Island Community Support Worker

Locations: Scottish IslandsPay: £21 Umbrella | £17.91 PAYE (Rolled Up)Contract: Minimum 3 months | 45+ hours per week (5-6 days) | Accommodation providedRequirements: 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. xwzovoh

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.