Care Assistant- Edinburgh

Job description

COMMUNITY CARE ASSISTANT – SHIFT PATTERNS, GUARANTEED HOURS, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDEDLocation: 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English