Care at Home Support Worker: Empathetic, Person-Centered

Blackwood Homes and Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Introductory training

Paid shadow shifts

SVQ qualification pathways

Company sick pay

34 days holiday per year

Company mobile phone

Health and wellbeing resources

Employee assistance program

Pension scheme

Job summary

Blackwood Homes and Care is recruiting a Support Worker (Care at Home) across Edinburgh to deliver person-centred care. Part-time role ranging from 16 to 37 hours per week with competitive hourly pay and SVQ enhancements for qualified staff.

You will support clients in their homes, promoting independence and dignity while adhering to care plans. The role requires compassionate listening, respect, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for adults.

Qualifications

• Ability to listen and respond with compassion.
• Commitment to empowering and supporting vulnerable adults.
• Demonstrated patience and reliability in care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support through active listening.
• Assist with daily routines, meals and light household tasks according to client choices.
• Deliver personal care, mobility support and medication assistance as needed.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Patience

Driving licence

Job description

Blackwood Homes and Care is recruiting a Support Worker (Care at Home) across Edinburgh to deliver person-centred care. Part-time role ranging from 16 to 37 hours per week with competitive hourly pay and SVQ enhancements for qualified staff.

You will support clients in their homes, promoting independence and dignity while adhering to care plans. The role requires compassionate listening, respect, and a commitment to improving the quality of life for adults.