Island Support Worker-21ph

Randstad Care; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Ferry expenses reimbursed

Job summary

Randstad Care AS invites experienced care professionals for placements on remote island settings across Shetland, Orkney, the Western Isles or Argyll and Bute. Accommodation is fully provided for the placement, and ferry expenses are fully reimbursed.

The role requires a minimum 3‑month block with 45+ hours per week, typically 5–6 days, with full schedule flexibility. Shifts include long days and occasional nights in care homes or home care visits across UK island locations.

Qualifications

• Experienced care professionals available for immediate placement.
• Willingness to relocate temporarily to island locations and work high-hour schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in care home settings or care-at-home visits across remote island locations.
• Work 45+ hours per week on a minimum 3‑month block with flexible scheduling.

Job description

Hi,Here is an exciting opportunity for care professionals looking to work in scenic island communities across Shetland, Orkney, the Western Isles, or Argyll and Bute-with fully provided accommodation and reimbursed ferry expenses.

Placement Overview

• Location: Remote island settings (Open to UK-wide candidates willing to travel).
• Perks Included: Accommodation is fully provided for the duration of the placement, and ferry expenses are fully covered/reimbursed.
• Commitment: Minimum 3-month block booking with 45+ hours per week (5-6 days a week with full schedule flexibility).

Shift Options

• Care Home Setting: Mainly long days (07:00-22:00), with occasional short shifts (07:00-15:00) or night shifts (22:00-07:00).
• Care at Home Setting: Flexible patterns between 07:00 and 23:0, conducting multiple home visits daily.

Pay Rates

• Umbrella: £21.00 per hour flat rate.
• PAYE: £17.91 per hour (rolled-up holiday pay).

Candidate Requirements

• Experienced care professionals available for immediate placement.
• Willingness to relocate temporarily to island locations and work high-hour schedules.