Are you a compassionate individual with a genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives? St Margaret’s Care Home in Edinburgh is looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join our warm and supportive team. Whether you have around six months of care experience or are looking to start a new career with transferable skills from another field, we would love to hear from you.
As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents with their day-to-day needs, providing both practical assistance and emotional support. We’re seeking individuals who are caring, patient, and committed to promoting dignity and independence in every aspect of care.
This is a rewarding opportunity offering both full-time and part-time positions, with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. Join us at St Margaret’s Care Home and be part of a team that values respect, kindness, and high-quality care.
About St Margaret’s Care Home
St Margaret’s Care Home provides a safe, caring, and relaxed environment where residents are supported with dignity, independence, and respect for their personal choices. The home’s philosophy is built on core values of care, privacy, individuality, and equality.
A wide range of long-term care needs are met through personalised care plans that address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms and participate in the assessment process to ensure holistic, person-centred support.
Staff are carefully selected and trained to deliver high-quality care, with ongoing professional development and formal qualifications. Established in 1911 as a country residence for the Duke of Devonshire, St Margaret’s is located in the peaceful Meads area of Eastbourne and retains its historic charm.
Position: Care Assistant
Salary: £12.60 Per hour
Job Type: Full Time/Part Time
Location: Edinburgh
About the Role:
St Margaret’s Care Home offers nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for up to 60 residents in Newington.
Where every shift brings smiles, comfort, and a sense of purpose.
In our home, being a Care Assistant is more than just a job it’s about building relationships, bringing warmth to someone’s day, and being there in the moments that matter. You’ll be part of a compassionate team that works together like family, supporting residents to live with dignity, independence, and joy.
What we Offer
- £12.60 per hour
- Contracted to full time or part time hours
- Flexible shifts on offer; days
Whether it’s helping someone get ready in the morning, sharing stories over a cuppa, or simply holding a hand when it’s needed most the work you do here matters deeply. You’ll follow individual care plans, provide practical support, and bring genuine kindness into every interaction.
We also believe in supporting your growth. If you’re looking for a career where you can progress whether that’s into senior care roles, training others, or even stepping into leadership we’ll help you get there.
What we’re looking for:
You might already have your SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or perhaps you’re working towards it. Ideally, you’ll have around six months of care experience, but we also welcome people with a passion for helping others and transferable skills from other walks of life.
About you:
What really matters to us is who you are. You’re kind, respectful, and genuinely interested in making a difference in the lives of older people. You’re someone who brings integrity and teamwork into everything you do, and you’re ready to learn, grow, and become part of something meaningful.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
APPLY TODAY and join a team where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference
Application Deadline
Recruitment is ongoing