Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker

Medical Update Online; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Uniform provided

Referral bonuses

Career progression

Flexible hours

Job summary

Search Healthcare in Edinburgh is seeking Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers to provide high-quality personal care in residential, nursing, and community settings. You will support daily living activities and follow care plans while maintaining accurate records.

Applicants should have at least 6 months UK care sector experience, hold SSSC registration or be able to register, and have a valid PVG. References covering 2 years of recent employment are required, with flexible shifts and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a UK care sector role.
• SSSC registration or ability to register.
• A valid PVG.
• Professional references covering at least 2 years of your most recent employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and practical support in residential, nursing, and community care settings
• Support individuals with daily living activities, mobility, personal care, and emotional well-being
• Follow individual care plans while maintaining accurate records
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control standards

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Record keeping

Empathy

Education

Current SSSC registration

PVG scheme check

Job description

Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers Wanted!
Search Healthcare is hiring passionate Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers to join our dedicated team. We have clients and shifts available in and around Edinburgh. If you have experience in the UK care sector and are looking for flexible shifts, I want to hear from you!

(This position does NOT provide sponsorship and is only open to Scotland residents)

The Role:

• Provide high-quality personal care and practical support in residential, nursing, and community care settings
• Support individuals with daily living activities, mobility, personal care, and emotional well-being
• Follow individual care plans while maintaining accurate records
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control standards

What We're Looking For:

• A minimum of 6 months experience in a UK care sector role
• Current SSSC registration or ability to register
• A valid PVG
• Professional references covering at least 2 years of your most recent employment

Why Join Search?

You will join an inclusive, supportive environment where your work genuinely matters. These positions are ideal for Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers seeking flexibility, development, and consistency.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities available across a range of care settings
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Free training and uniform provided
• Opportunities for skill development and career progression
• Support from a dedicated compliance officer with a fast-track registration process
• Cash referral bonuses for successful referrals

Vacancies across Edinburgh are in demand.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.