Peripatetic Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a Peripatetic Care Assistant to deliver compassionate care across multiple care homes. This role offers the opportunity for variety and flexibility, impactful work, and the chance to join a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have prior care experience, passion for helping others, and the ability to adapt to different environments.

Benefits

£14.60 per hour

Flexible shift patterns

Mileage expenses reimbursed

Paid training and progression opportunities

Annual leave of 5.6 weeks

Qualifications

• Essential care experience required.
• Passion for caring is a must.
• Driving licence and vehicle access needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care.
• Support individuals with daily living.
• Promote dignity and independence.

Skills

Previous care experience

Positive proactive approach

Flexibility

Confidence working in new environments

Education

SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you passionate about care and ready for a role that takes you beyond the ordinary? Join Care Concern Group as a Peripatetic Care Assistant and bring your skills, compassion, and energy to a role full of variety, purpose, and connection.

Covering a vibrant mix of care homes across Edinburgh, Dunfermline, and East Lothian, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while enjoying the flexibility and diversity that comes with working in multiple settings. Every day is different, every home has its own warmth and character, and everywhere you go, you will be welcomed as a valued member of the team.

Whether you are looking for a fresh challenge, or you love the idea of bringing care to where it is needed most, this is a role that offers far more than the usual.

What We Offer:

• £14.60 per hour
• Full-time contracted hours with flexible shift patterns
• Mileage expenses reimbursed for all travel
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided, and onsite parking where available
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on full-time hours)
• Ongoing training and genuine career progression opportunities within a growing, dynamic organisation

Your Role:
As a Peripatetic Care Assistant, you will provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents across a variety of our care homes. You will support individuals with daily living, promote dignity and independence, and ensure each person receives the highest standard of care. Working alongside diverse teams, you will quickly build trust and adapt to different care settings, bringing consistency and kindness wherever you go.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous care experience is essential
• A positive, proactive approach and a genuine passion for caring
• SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Flexibility and confidence working in new environments

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Care Concern Group:
Care Concern Group is a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.

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