Care & Support Workers -£18.50 Umbrella

Randstad Care AS; Perth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Randstad Care is seeking compassionate Community Support Workers to join our outreach team, supporting children and adults across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

Roles include driving service users to parks and activities, providing personal care, and ensuring reliable, high-quality support with flexible day shifts and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driving licence and access to own vehicle for transporting service users.
• Previous care experience with children, adults, or complex needs preferred.
• Emergency First Aid knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive and accompany service users on trips to parks, science centres, and in-house play schemes.
• Assist with personal care and continence support; manage emergencies and support individuals with specific needs such as Pica.
• Deliver dependable, scheduled support to minimize cancellations and provide high-quality care.

Skills

Driver licence

Care experience

First Aid knowledge

Job description

Hi,

Are you a compassionate individual with a passion for making a difference in your community? We are seeking dedicated Community Support Workers to join our team and provide essential care and assistance to individuals This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career, offering flexible schedules and competitive pay.

Immediate Starts | Flexible Day Shifts (Mon-Fri & Alt Saturdays) | Competitive Pay

We are seeking reliable, enthusiastic, and community-minded Support Workers for a registered outreach service supporting children and adults (ages 7-54) across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.

The Role & Responsibilities

• Community & Day Activities: Drive and accompany service users on trips to parks, science centres, and in-house play schemes featuring sensory and jungle rooms.
• Direct Care & Safety: Assist with personal care and continence support (including nappy changing for young people), manage emergency first aid when required, and support individuals with specific needs such as Pica.
• Service Continuity: Deliver dependable, scheduled support to eliminate package cancellations and provide high quality care.

Working Hours & Shift Patterns

• Schedule: Monday to Friday with shifts between 09:00 and 19:30 (varies by package), plus every 2nd Saturday. No Sunday shifts.
• Hours: Core schedules aim for 20+ hours per week, with full-time hours available to cover onboarding, annual leave, and sickness.

Candidate Requirements

• Driver Status (Essential): Must have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle to transport service users (mileage reimbursed; business insurance required).
• Skills & Qualifications: Previous care experience (Children, Adults, or Complex Needs/Pica support preferred). Emergency First Aid knowledge is advantageous.
• Gender Preference: Female staff preferred for specific packages, but male candidates meeting all criteria are encouraged to apply.
• Attributes: Punctual, reliable, energetic, and committed to offering positive support.

Pay Rates

• Basic Day Rate: £25.53/hr
• Nights / Weekends: £26.47/hr
• Sleepover Rate: £18.56/hr

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.