Full job description
We are currently seeking experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our growing team, providing high-quality care and support to individuals across a range of care settings in Edinburgh.
This role is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of UK-based care experience, looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of others. Our clients include older adults, individuals with dementia or mental health needs, and those requiring support with daily living – whether in their own homes, day centres, or residential/nursing care environments.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the minimum experience requirement of 1 year in UK care settings, as applications will not be considered.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Position: Support Workers
Salary: £12.21 – £13.00 per hour
Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
Location: Edinburgh
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Support clients with meal preparation, medication administration, and daily routines.
- Assist with mobility and transfers, including use of hoists or mobility aids.
- Drive or accompany clients to appointments, social activities, or errands (if applicable).
- Deliver care within mental health, dementia, and elderly care settings.
- Promote independence while maintaining dignity, safety, and comfort at all times.
- Engage clients in meaningful activities to enhance mental and physical wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records.
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure a clean, safe, and supportive environment through light housekeeping duties.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year’s UK-based care experience – essential
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Care at Home
- Day Centres
- Nursing or Residential Homes
- Mental Health Settings
- Comfortable with delivering personal care and supporting with medication administration
- Strong verbal communication skills and ability to build trust and rapport
- Confident working independently and as part of a wider care team
- Good transport links or access to own transport – preferred
- Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer’s support, and mental health awareness is highly desirable
- Manual handling and basic first aid knowledge advantageous
- A valid driving licence is preferred but not essential (depending on role/location)
Please Note
Applicants must currently live in the UK and have the right to work – we do not offer visa sponsorship.
Applications that do not meet the minimum experience requirement will not be progressed.
If you’re passionate about delivering quality care and making a positive impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Application Process
VISIT HERE to submit your application
Application Deadline
Open until filled