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Staffscanner Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast pay

Better work-life balance

Free training

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Staffscanner Ltd in Edinburgh is seeking compassionate Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care across residential and day centre settings. Flexible shifts allow work-life balance while supporting individuals with personal care, mobility and daily living.

Experience with learning difficulties, autism and complex needs is required. Right to work in the UK with no visa sponsorship, DBS check, and a driving licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centred care in care homes, hospitals or community settings.
• Ability to assist with personal care, mobility and nutrition with dignity.
• Satisfactory DBS check and right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
• UK driving licence preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and emotional support to service users.
• Assist with moving and handling activities.
• Support daily activities and promote independence and wellbeing.
• Report changes in health or wellbeing to the team.
• Collaborate with the wider care team to ensure consistent care.

Skills

Care experience

Moving and handling

Meds administration

DBS check

Teamwork

Job description

Support Worker - Edinburgh (Flexible Shifts)

Staffscanner – Support Worker in Edinburgh Job Description

Staffscanner – Job Descriptions

Support Worker – Edinburgh, Scotland

Hours: Flexible

Start: ASAP

Benefits: Fast pay, better work-life balance, free training and refer a friend scheme.

About the Role

We're looking for compassionate

Support Workers in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, Scotland, to provide high-quality, person-centred care across residential and day centre settings. You'll support individuals with personal care, mobility, nutrition and daily living while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing. Experience working with people with learning difficulties, autism and complex needs is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and emotional support
• Assist with moving and handling
• Support daily activities and promote active living
• Report changes in health and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with the wider care team

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
• Minimum 6 months' UK care experience within the last 2 years
• Experience with moving and handling
• Meds administration training
• Satisfactory DBS check
• Passion for delivering high-quality care with professionalism, compassion and teamwork
• UK driving licence preferred

Important: We cannot accept overseas care experience. Pay rates vary depending on the shift worked, with enhanced rates available for nights, weekends and bank holidays.

About us:

Staffscanner is one of the UK's leading healthcare staffing platforms, connecting healthcare professionals with flexible work across care homes, hospitals, community services and supported living settings. Using our innovative app, you can browse, book and manage shifts that fit around your lifestyle, giving you complete control over when and where you work.