Support Worker-Scottish Islands - #2122130

Randstad Care


Date: 2 days ago
City: Edinburgh
Salary: £22 - £23 / hour
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Randstad Care

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 .

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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