Care Home - Residential Care Assistant - £23 p/h - #2107693

Care Assistant - Island Placements (Urgent Start)

Locations: Care Homes across Shetland, Orkney, Western Isles, & Argyll and Bute

Pay Rates: £21.00/hr (Umbrella) | £17.91/hr (PAYE Rolled-Up)

Contract: Minimum 3 Months (Immediate Start)

Are you an experienced Care Assistant looking for a rewarding, high-paying opportunity in some of the most beautiful, ruggedly scenic locations in the UK?
We are urgently seeking dedicated, professional Care Assistants for 3-month placements within established care homes in Scotland's stunning island and coastal regions. If you are ready to travel, make a real difference, and start earning straight away, we want to hear from you!
What's on Offer?

• Highly Competitive Pay:
• Umbrella: £23.00 per hour
• PAYE (Rolled-Up): £17.91 per hour
• Guaranteed Hours: 45+ hours per week (excellent earning potential!).
• Adventure & Experience: Live and work in incredibly scenic, close-knit island communities.
• Travel-Ready: Open to candidates willing to relocate/travel from anywhere in the UK.

Shift Patterns & Hours

• Hours: 45+ hours per week.
• Flexibility Required: Ability to work 5-6 days per week.
• Shifts: Typically between 07:00 - 22:00 (including potential for split shifts, long days, and night shifts).

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Care & Support: Provide high-quality, person-centered care to older adults within a care home setting, strictly following personalized care plans.
• Daily Living Assistance: Assist residents with personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Medication Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications and closely monitor resident well-being.
• Safety & Teamwork: Maintain a safe, supportive living environment, managing moving and handling tasks safely, and undertaking lone working duties where required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience supporting older adults in a care setting (previous care home experience is highly preferred).
• Core Skills: Proficient in personal care, safe moving and handling, and medication administration.
• Location Flexibility: Previous experience with island or remote placements is a major plus, but not essential.
• Driving License: A driving license is preferred due to travel distances, but not mandatory.
• Gender-Specific Roles: We are specifically seeking female staff due to the personal care requirements of our current residents; however, male staff may be utilized in certain circumstances.*

Apply Today - Immediate Starts Available!
If you are a reliable care professional with a heart for helping others and a desire to work in one of the UK's most beautiful regions.

Apply today! Let's make a difference together in one of the most beautiful locations in the UK!
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