Island Residential Care Assistant

Island Residential Care Assistant Locations: Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles, or Argyll & Bute
Pay: £21 Umbrella | £17.91 PAYE (Rolled Up)
Contract: Minimum 3 months | Shift work including 07:00-22:00 and nights | Accommodation Provided

Role Overview We are recruiting Residential Care Assistants to support residents within care home settings across island locations. This role focuses on delivering compassionate, high-quality care and promoting independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities • Supporting residents with personal care (washing, dressing, hygiene)

• Assisting with nutrition and daily living needs


• Leading and participating in meaningful activities


• Working within a multidisciplinary care team


• Following strict health, safety, and infection control procedures

Requirements • Minimum 1 year experience in residential care

• Willingness to work long days and night shifts


• Driving licence preferred but not essential

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.

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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