Community Support Worker-Scottish Islands Job at Edinburgh Full Time NEW

Job Description

Island Community Support Worker – Females- Driver’s Required

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Island Community Support Workers to provide essential care to adults within their own homes across various UK islands.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals while experiencing the distinct lifestyle of island communities.

Responsibilities:

-Provide comprehensive home care, including personal care, medication administration, and safe moving and handling, to adults in their own homes.

-Conduct multiple visits per day, ensuring continuity and quality of care.

-Work autonomously and uphold professional standards during lone working.

-Collaborate with healthcare professionals and contribute to care plan development.

-Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with clients and their families.

Qualifications:

-A minimum of 1 year of experience supporting older adults in a care setting

-Previous experience in home care is highly preferred.

-Proficiency in providing personal care, safe moving and handling, and medication administration.

-A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

-Full flexibility to work 5-6 days per week, across varying shift times between 07:00 and 23:00

-Previous experience in island or remote placements is beneficial.

Schedule & Compensation:

-Contract Length: 3-month minimum

-Working Hours: 45+ hours per week

-Pay Rate: £21 Umbrella / £17.91 PAYE Rolled up

-Accomodation provided

Gender Preference: Female staff are currently preferred for specific personal care requirements, though male staff are occasionally considered.

(NO SPONSORSHIP / SWITCHES AVAILABLE)

To Apply:

If you are a compassionate and skilled Support Worker looking for a rewarding role in a unique setting, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

For more information Contact Sumaira in the Randstad Care Team

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.