Care Assistant - Edinburgh - Full Time

Job post summary

Date posted: 21 August 2025

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Job description:

About The Role:

- 2 Week Rota (W1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun. W2: Wed, Thu, Fri)

- 07:00-14:00 AND 16:00-22:30

- £13.50 per hour

- £0.35 per mile (mileage claim)

- Biweekly pay schedule (Fridays, fortnightly)

Responsibilities:

- Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming

- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients

- Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals

- Help with meal planning, preparation, and feeding

- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and tidying up

- Monitor and report any changes in clients' health or behaviour to the appropriate personnel

Requirements:

- Own car and valid driver's license (non-negotiable)

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Previous experience in a similar role preferred, but not required

- Compassionate and patient demeanour

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to follow instructions and work independently

- Reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes

- Must pass a background check and drug screening

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your cv to hr@caleyhomecare.com or call 0131 623 0163

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have your own car, registered and insured in your name?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road