Care Assistant

Up to £16.68 per hour

Newcross Healthcare Solutions, Gilmerton, City of Edinburgh

Full time
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Posted 1 week ago, 20 Oct | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: 31-01-2027 (In 95 days)

Job ref: HCA-FEB26--0011

Location ref: Gilmerton, City of Edinburgh

Full Job Description

Care Assistant Job in Edinburgh

£15.07 to £16.68 per hour. Full time and part time flexible shifts available.

About the role

Newcross Healthcare is recruiting experienced Care Assistants in Edinburgh to provide high quality care in care homes and local community settings.

You will support people with daily living, promote independence and help them live safely and comfortably.

Your responsibilities

Provide personal care and practical daily support.
Assist with moving and handling where required.
Promote dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
Work as part of a wider care team to deliver person centred support.

What you need

Right to work in the UK.
At least 6 months paid UK care experience in the last 3 years, including personal care and moving and handling.
Registration for applicants in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland such as SSSC, SCW or NISSC. This is not required in England.
Strong communication and people skills.
Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
Values that match ours: empathy, integrity, respect and teamwor

Your benefits

Flexible shifts managed through the HealthForceGo app.
Same day pay with access to up to 50 percent of your earnings instantly.
Free ongoing training and development through FuturU.
Free uniform when you book your first shift.
Discounts at over 30,000 retailers.
Referral bonus of up to £500 per successful referral.

Our Newcross values:

At Newcross Healthcare, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
Respect: Every voice matters, and every person counts.
Empathy: Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care.
Teamwork: Great care is never delivered alone.

Apply now

Join a trusted care provider with 30 years of experience delivering excellent care. Apply today to secure Care Assistant shifts in the Edinburgh area.

Newcross Healthcare offers permanent employment in temporary care settings with full time and part time hours, subject to availability.

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Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/care-assistant-127617792

About this company

Newcross Healthcare Solutions

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Newcross Healthcare is the UK’s largest independent healthcare workforce provider, connecting exceptional staff with care homes, hospitals, and community services nationwide. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Totnes, Devon, with a London office at 48 Chancery Lane, the company operates as a trusted partner in social and health care, delivering compassionate, professional staffing solutions 24/7 across the country.