Island Residential Care Assistant

Edinburgh · Manufacturing

£17.91 - £21.00 per hourNight shift
Island Residential Care Assistant

Locations: Scottish Islands
Pay: £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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  • How do I apply for Island Residential Care Assistant?

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  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £17.91 - £21.00 per hour

  • Where is this job based?

    Edinburgh

  • Who is the employer?

    Randstad Care

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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