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Care Home Support Worker - £23 p/h

Randstad Care·Edinburgh (Scotland)Remote3-month minimum commitment
£19 – £23 / hour
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  • Role Description: Supporting older adults in care homes or their own homes across Scottish Islands with flexible shifts and guaranteed minimum contract duration.
  • Key Requirements: Minimum 1 year of care experience supporting older adults; ability to provide personal care, administer medication, and handle safe moving techniques.
  • Location & Travel: Placements available in remote Scottish Islands; candidates can be based anywhere in the UK but must be willing to travel.
  • Pay & Schedule: Flat rate of £23 per hour via umbrella; 3-month minimum contract; 45+ hours weekly, typically 5-6 days, with long day, split, or night shifts.
  • Additional Conditions: Female staff preferred due to personal care; driving license and vehicle required for community roles, especially in Orkney; experience in island placements is beneficial.
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Job description

3-Month Block Booking Contracts: Scottish Islands Are you looking for guaranteed hours, excellent pay, and the opportunity to work in some of Scotland's most beautiful locations? We are recruiting for both Care Home and Community Care at Home Support Workers across the Scottish Islands. Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK, provided they are happy to travel for the placement! Locations: Placements available in Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles, or Argyll and Bute. Pay Rates (Both Roles): • Flat rate of £23 Umbrella The Schedule (Both Roles): • Contract: 3-month minimum commitment. • Hours: 45+ hours per week, typically scheduled 5-6 days per week. Option 1: Care Home Support Worker • Duties: Supporting older adults directly within a residential care home setting. • Shifts: Dominantly long days (07:00 - 22:00), with potential for split shifts (07:00 - 15:00) or night working (22:00 - 07:00) depending on the placement. • Driving: A driving licence is not required, but it is highly preferential due to the distance from accommodation to the services. • Experience: Previous care home experience is preferred. Option 2: Community Support Worker (Care at Home) • Duties: Supporting adults within their own homes, completing multiple visits per day. • Shifts: A variation of shift times covering the hours of 07:00 - 23:00. • Driving: A driving licence and access to your own vehicle are strictly required (a UK driving licence is specifically mandatory for Orkney placements). • Experience: Previous care at home experience is preferred. Essential Requirements for All Applicants: • Minimum of 1 year of care experience supporting older adults. • Must be able to provide personal care, administer medication, and utilise safe moving and handling techniques. • Must be comfortable and capable of lone working. • Previous experience in island or remote placements is highly beneficial. • Note: Female staff are currently preferred due to specific personal care requirements, however, male staff can sometimes be utilized. Next Steps: If you are fully flexible to work across all days and are ready for a lucrative, rewarding island placement, please submit your CV today to secure your contract! Apply today! Let's make a difference together in one of the most beautiful locations in the UK! For more information you can contact Aqeela Fatima on or via email at: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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reed.co.uk
Posted
Jul 13, 2026 · true date
Last verified
3 hours ago
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