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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.

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