Care Assistant- Edinburgh
Job Description
COMMUNITY CARE ASSISTANT – SHIFT PATTERNS, GUARANTEED HOURS, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Location: Edinburgh. Covering areas such as Corstorphine, Murrayfield, South Gyle, Cleminston, Granton, Pilton, Inverleith, Colinton, Oxgangs, Juniper Green, Currie, Sighthill, Slateford, Gilmerton, Liberton, Craigmillar, Leith, Duddingston, Craigentinny, Joppa, Portobello.
Job Type: Permanent (Full time, Part time, Mornings, Evenings, or Bank Shifts)
Work for one of Scotland’s leading Care providers and be a Health Hero by supporting your community’s most vulnerable in their homes.
Benefits of Working With Us
- Inclusive Pay Package: Competitive salary – £13.75/hour + holiday pay.
- Pension and mileage allowance (40p/mile)
- Weekly pay
- Permanent positions: Full time, Part Time mornings/evenings and flexible bank shifts.
- Paid training & induction programme
- Fast-tracked job offer system
- Working within the same geographical area
- Shift patterns designed to maximise your time off and annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free confidential counselling and tailored support.
- Generous refer-a-friend scheme: Earn up to £300 per referral (unlimited) – T&C’s Apply.
- Continued Support and Career Development
- Access to extensive well-being services and fitness programmes.
- Free uniform & PPE
- Help with your SSSC Registration
- Instore discounts with a Blue Light card offering up to 60% off high street names
What We Are Looking For
- Kind, caring and compassionate people.
- Good level of English.
- The ability to commit to one of our contracted shift patterns.
- Full UK driving licence, own car and business insurance (preferred; walking runs available).
- All experience levels are welcome; we provide full training.
- Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, HCA, Health Care Assistant, or in the NHS is an advantage but not required.
- Experience in retail, customer service, hospitality, cleaning, warehouse, or delivery driving is welcome.
Your Role as a Care Assistant in the Community
- Assisting clients with all aspects of their daily life, including meal preparation, medication prompts and general domestic support.
- Assisting clients with personal care.
- Supporting clients to take an active role in the planning and provision of their care.
- Recording and reporting daily visit information accurately.
We welcome everyone to apply, regardless of experience.
