Island Residential Care Assistant

April 29, 2026
£18 - £18
Urgent

Job Description

Island Residential Care Assistant

Locations: Scottish IslandsPay: £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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