Social Care Recruiting is seeking Support Workers in Edinburgh to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are compassionate, reliable, and eager to begin or develop a career in the care sector.
No prior experience is required, as full training will be provided – all that is needed is a willingness to learn, along with excellent communication skills and proficiency in English. Successful candidates will demonstrate a confident yet sensitive approach to care, always showing respect for each client’s independence, home, and family.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £13.69 – £27.38 per hour
Job Type: Full Time/Part Time
Location: Edinburgh
About the Role
Weekday hourly: £13.69
Weekend hourly: £16.41
Sleep-ins: £80.80 / sleep-in = 7 hours
Waking night: £13.69
Bank holiday enhancement: £27.38
Shift Patterns:
Option of either one 24‑hour shift per week or 3x 24-hour shifts per fortnight
Waking shift from 7:00 am to midnight
Sleeping shift from midnight to 7:00 am (with changeover at 7:30 am)
About the Role:
We are looking for a Support Worker to provide dedicated support for our client, a young male, with a long-standing and well-established care team. He is highly autonomous and plays an active role in directing his staff team regarding the care and support he requires. He is also engaged in Boccia, a sport he enjoys regularly, and competes on a professional level, and his support team plays an important role in helping him participate fully in these activities.
The role requires 1:1 and sometimes 2:1 when travelling. The client requires support with all activities of daily living, including personal care, eating, and drinking and moving & handling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Care Needs: Support with full personal care, moving & handling. The client has an oral diet but requires support with eating and drinking.
- Driver: Confident driving the clients WAV (VW Transporter)
- Client Interests: The client enjoys Boccia, loves good food and playing Dungeons & Dragons.
Required:
- No experience required but must have a willingness to learn.
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Ability to build trust and communicate effectively.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English.
- A confident and sensitive approach to care, with respect for the client’s independence, home, and family.
- A full, valid UK driving license.
- Ability to empathise with the client and support appropriately.
Preferred:
- Comfortable working in a family home environment.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding and acknowledge the clients ability and not undermine this as a result of his physical support needs.
Benefits:
- Paid training provided
- Free parking available during shifts
- Dedicated carers’ room
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Competitive salary.
- Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks (including waking nights and sleep-ins).
Application Process:
We invite interested candidates to apply. We are committed to inclusive and respectful recruitment. Shortlisted candidates may have an informal meeting with the client in a relaxed setting to ensure compatibility.
Note: We adhere to SAFE hiring practices, ensuring the welfare of vulnerable individuals. An enhanced criminal record check will be conducted.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives while gaining valuable skills and experience in social care. APPLY TODAY!
Application Deadline
Open until filled