Care Assistant

Island Roles - Escape to the Scottish Islands and Make a Difference!

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of others, while enjoying a unique and rewarding experience? Are you an experienced, compassionate, and caring support worker looking for a new challenge and a chance to explore stunning landscapes?

Here at Randstad, we have opportunities for you on the Scottish Islands, the Shetlands, which may be your next exciting position. You'll have a minimum 12-week commitment (with potential for extensions) and enjoy free accommodation while experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the islands during your time off.

Benefits

At Randstad, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your career:

• Competitive pay rates
• Access to free eLearning and training to develop your knowledge
• Weekly pay
• SSSC endorsement
• PVG updates
• Free accommodation while on staying on the Island

About the Role & Responsibilities:

• We have a range of exciting roles available, including care in the community, care at home, and care home work.
• Experience working with a variety of service users is desirable, including those with learning disabilities, elderly, dementia, physical disabilities, and some challenging behaviour.
• You'll help and care for people who need support, building meaningful relationships and promoting their independence, dignity, and well-being.
• Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Scottish islands during your time off.
• Assist service users with daily tasks such as meal preparation, medication administration, moving and handling, household tasks, and general domiciliary care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Collaborate effectively with other team members and professionals to ensure the highest standard of care.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, and a genuine interest in helping people.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a care home or in a community care/care at home environment
• Compassionate and caring towards others with a desire to help people
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and stay calm in stressful situations
• Strong ability to work independently and use your own initiative
• Moving and handling training and medication administration training
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)

Don't Miss Out! Apply Today!

If you're ready for a rewarding new challenge and a chance to experience the beauty of the Scottish Islands, contact Julia Battista on 0131 240 0887 or today!

We look forward to hearing from you!

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.