Scottish Islands - Support Worker

Care & Community Support Workers | 3-Month Island Contracts (Scotland)

Rate: £23.00/hr (Umbrella)

Hours: 45+ hours per week (5-6 days)

Locations: Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles, Argyll & Bute

Relocation: Open to UK-wide applicants willing to travel

Looking for guaranteed hours, top-tier rates, and a change of scenery? We are recruiting Care Home and Community Support Workers for 3-month block-booking contracts across Scotland's scenic islands.

Role Options:

• Care Home Support Worker: Deliver hands-on support in residential care settings. Shifts cover long days (07:00-22:00), early/late splits, or night shifts (22:00-07:00). A driving licence is strictly required.

• Community Support Worker: Provide care for adults in their own homes. Shift patterns vary between 07:00-23:00. Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle (mandatory for Orkney).

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting older adults.

• Skilled in personal care, medication administration, and safe moving & handling.

• Fully competent with lone working.

• Note: Due to client personal care requirements, female candidates are currently preferred, though male applications are welcome for select roles.

Apply Today:

For a confidential discussion, contact Aqeela Fatima at or submit your updated CV today to lock in your contract!

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.