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Are you an experienced, compassionate and caring support worker looking for a new challenge or a change? Here at Randstad we could have the role for you! We are looking for support workers to come and join our team working on the Scottish Islands. There are a variety of roles available, with care in the community, care at home and care home work available. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Scottish islands on your days off. You would need to be able to commit to a 12 week minimum for the post with contract extensions often available. Accommodation will be provided while on the island. Due to the remote locations of many of the services, it is essential that you have a UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
Job Responsibility:
Help and care for people who need support and build relationships with them
Helping service users with daily tasks such as meal preparation, medication administration, moving and handling, household tasks and general domiciliary care
Promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing of service users who have a variety of additional needs
Requirements:
Previous experience working in a care home or in a community care/care at home environment
You are compassionate and caring towards other with a desire to help people
You must have strong communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team liaising with wider teams to ensure the best level of care is provided
Have a strong ability to work independently and use your own initiative
Have moving and handling training and medication administration training
Minimum of 1 year UK Care experience
Have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
Have a right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)
Nice to have:
Experience working with a range of service users is desirable including learning disabilities, elderly, dementia, physical disabilities and some challenging behaviour
What we offer:
Competitive pay rates
Access to free eLearning and training to develop your knowledge