Support Worker - Edinburgh (Flexible Shifts)


Company:	Staffscanner Ltd
Salary:	£15.07 to £15.07 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH1
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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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

Maintain accurate care records

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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