Home Care Assistant

Prestige Nursing; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking company, providing essential home care assistance in Edinburgh. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in clients' lives by supporting their independence and well-being. With flexible employment options and a commitment to professional development, you'll receive comprehensive support and training. Enjoy benefits like holiday pay, pension scheme participation, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a caring community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Employment Options

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card Discount

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Schemes

Continued Professional Development

Holiday Pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Qualifications

• No experience required, training provided.
• Support clients in their homes and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and medication administration.
• Help with meal preparation and promote client independence.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Meal Preparation

Client Support

Job description

Home Care Assistant

Edinburgh – EH10, EH14, EH16

£13.27 per hour

About Prestige Nursing & Care Edinburgh

Our Edinburgh branch is long-serving with extensive knowledge of the area and our client base. Our purpose is to provide high-quality, community-based specialist home care and support. We aim to work together to achieve the goals of each client and to make a positive difference in their lives.

What our client is looking for

Your role includes supporting clients in their own homes, administering medication, assisting with personal care, helping with meal preparation, and promoting independence.

Do you need experience?

No experience is required for this role. A driver’s license is not essential.

What we offer:

1. You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts.
2. Flexible employment options: zero-hour contract or contracted hours to suit your lifestyle.
3. Work directly with our clients, no agency work involved.
4. Pension scheme participation.
5. Blue Light Card discount.
6. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption schemes.
7. Continued professional development to support your career growth.
8. Holiday pay.
9. Refer a Friend scheme.
10. 24/7 Employee Assistance Line, fully confidential.
11. Support from your local branch team and out-of-hours support.

Interested in making a difference? Apply today.

In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we will undertake checks including Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, References, and Employment History, following Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment practices.

While we aim to keep the recruitment process short, these checks may extend timelines.

We promote equal opportunities and are committed to safe, fair, and balanced care for all clients. We also promote a discrimination-free workplace on grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

You may be asked to provide employment details through HMRC.

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