Home Care Assistant (Edinburgh)
Eidyn Care
- Edinburgh
- Permanent
- Part-time
Applicants must have a valid driving licence and access to their own vehicle.Are you looking for a flexible and meaningful way to make a real difference in people's lives? Whether you're new to care or experienced, we'd love you to join our award-winning, family-run team at Eidyn Care.We are currently recruiting Bank (as-needed) Home Care Assistants to provide high-quality, person-led care across Edinburgh. This flexible role is ideal if you're looking for work that fits around your other commitments – you choose your own availability, with a minimum of just 12 hours per month.What You Can Expect From Us
- Weekly Pay: £12.60 per hour on weekdays
- Up to £14.25 per hour on weekends
- 12.07% holiday pay, paid on top of your hourly rate (so you'll earn £14.12 – £15.96 per hour including holiday uplift)
- Flexible Shifts: Choose from Morning (07:00–14:00) or Evening (16:00–22:00) – you tell us your availability
- Training & Development: You'll receive robust, fully paid induction training and opportunities for ongoing development, including support with SSSC registration and SVQs
- Meaningful Work: Be part of a team delivering truly person-centred care, following the Health and Social Care Standards Scotland
- Supportive Team Culture: We're proud of our friendly and collaborative working environment – you're never alone
- Mileage Paid: Travel between clients is reimbursed
- Delivering compassionate, respectful personal care to people in their own homes
- Supporting with daily living tasks like medication prompts, meal preparation, mobility, and household routines
- Promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing at all times
- Supporting clients with a range of needs, including learning disabilities and long-term conditions
- Communicating clearly and recording care in line with professional standards
- A caring, reliable, and person-centred approach to care
- Commitment to delivering high standards of care in line with Scottish values of compassion and respect
- A valid UK driving licence and access to a car
- Flexibility to work some mornings, evenings, or weekends based on the hours you choose
- Previous care experience is welcome, but not essential – we provide everything you need to feel confident in your role
Apply today and enjoy flexibility, purpose, and real connection in your work.