Social Care Alba is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Female Support Worker to join our team in Edinburgh. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes, helping them live independently with dignity and respect.
We are looking for someone who is trustworthy, empathetic, and reliable, with excellent attention to detail and time management skills. Ideally, you will bring two or more years of experience in a similar support role, although training and ongoing professional development will be provided.
This role is open to UK-based candidates only, and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for those who meet eligibility criteria. Join a supportive team committed to making a real difference in people’s lives.
Apply today to build a fulfilling career in care with Social Care Alba.
About Social Care Alba
Social Care Alba provides high-quality, professional Care at Home services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. The dedicated teams at Social Care Alba work closely with clients to help them live independent and fulfilling lives, ensuring that no request is too big or too small.
Social Care Alba supports a diverse range of individuals, including those aged 16-64, individuals aged 65 and over, people living with dementia or memory loss, those with learning disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, neurological conditions, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments.
Committed to continuous improvement, Social Care Alba is always exploring new ways to enhance the lives of the people they support. Those interested in giving back can contribute their skills, knowledge, experience, and time through various projects, making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: From £12 an hour
Job Type: Full Time, permanent
Location: Edinburgh
About the Role
Why choose Social Care Alba?
- Visa support for those already in the UK and who have completed their probationary period.
- Employers’ contribution into your pension
- Health and Wellbeing Activities
- Travel expenses
- A clear career pathway
- Guaranteed hours
- Opportunities for career development-Support from SVQ to Degree
- Your own Buddy and access to our Mentorship progress
- Paid Induction & Full training after completion of probationary period
- Participation to social occasions and events (Foodie Fridays)
- On-going support with paid specialist training
- Open-door’ policy so you can drop in to talk or have a coffee, Fruits & Snacks.
Sound Good, then read on?
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, however due to the nature of this position, this post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010. In this instance there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit Female applicants only.
Support Worker / Personal Assistant – The Role:
Social Care Alba are looking for a Support Worker / Personal Assistant who will be responsible for the day-to-day care, delivering personalised and outcome-based care, allowing customers to live full an active life.
You will provide emotional and physical support to individuals and their families. To facilitate independence by working in a dignified and respectful way.
Supporting service users, including assisting with:
- Advocacy and being a Key Worker.
- Catheter care, moving and assisting.
- Promotion of equality and people’s rights.
- Social visits, meal preparation and shopping.
- Reporting incidents, accidents, or complaints.
- Medication, washing dressing, continence promotion.
Managing personal workload, including:
- Logging into and out of every visit.
- Attending and contributing to meetings.
- Updating electronic records such as daily notes.
- Keeping updated with care legislation and SCA policies.
- Attending all relevant training and development programs.
Support Worker / Personal Assistant – Candidate specification
Qualifications
- 2 years or more experience in a similar role desirable
- SVQ 2 or equivalent in Health or Social Care desirable
- Key Skills & Experience
- Excellent – Compassionate, trustworthy, and reliability
- Good – Attention to detail.
- Good – Time management, and planning.
- Good – Ability to work independently with initiative.
- Good – Communication across different audiences
- Basic – Knowledge of health and safety.
- Basic – Understanding of health & social care best practice.
- Experience of the following an advantage: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case worker, Care assistant, Social Care
Working with Social Care Alba
Care Inspectorate – “New care staff undertook comprehensive induction training which covered the key skills and knowledge required to provide care. They were supported well, being assigned a “buddy” and there was very regular contact and support from the team leaders.”
How to apply:
Simply click “APPLY NOW” to be directed to our site to complete our application process; this takes just a few minutes, and we’ll give you a quick call to proceed. It’s as easy as that!
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
If you are ready to make a real difference in your community while benefiting from sponsorship support, APPLY NOW
Application Deadline
August 20,2025