Care Assistant

Trinity-House-Care-Home; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

PVG pension

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Trinity House Care Home in Edinburgh is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our residential, nursing and dementia care team. The role supports residents with daily living, personal care, mobility and nutrition.

In this full-time position, you will work 33 hours per week across days and nights, with PVG pension and uniform provided, and access to comprehensive training and development to support your career in care.

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A reliable and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential.
• SVQ Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, including personal care and mobility.
• Support nutrition and hydration as part of daily routines.
• Follow care plans and monitor changes in condition.
• Create a warm, respectful and safe environment as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

SVQ Level 2 desirable

Education

SVQ Level 2 desirable

Job description

Care and Support - Trinity House Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days & Nights Available

Contracted hours: 33

Trinity House Care Home is a purpose built 55 bed care home located in Edinburgh, providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care. The home offers a high quality, boutique style environment where team members deliver person centred care in a comfortable and well supported setting.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to 33 hours per week
• Dayshift & Nightshift Available
• Paid PVG pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday. This role is central to delivering high quality, person centred care that supports dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

You will support individuals with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, helping them feel comfortable, respected and valued. By following care plans and recognising changes in condition, you will contribute to safe, responsive and consistent care.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a warm and positive environment where relationships matter and people feel truly cared for. This opportunity is open to both experienced carers and those new to care, with full training, guidance and ongoing development provided to support your journey.

What We Are Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential
• SVQ Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About us

Trinity House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.