30 care assistant vacancies in Edinburgh
Care Assistant
Care Assistant - Care Home
Care Assistant - Complex Care
Night Care Assistant
Senior Care Assistant
Care Worker
Senior Care Worker
Relief Night Care Worker
Senior Night Care Worker
Domestic Assistant
Kitchen Assistant
Sales Assistant
Housekeeping Assistant
Sales Assistant / Trainee Optical Assistant
Sales Assistant / Trainee Optical Assistant 1
Retail Optical Assistant
Support Worker
Support Worker
Support Worker - Supported Living
Clinical Support Worker
Support Worker - Scotland
Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker
Island Community Support Worker
Support Worker Learning Disabilities
Female Support Worker - Relief
Certified Phlebotomist
Community Care Assistant - Edinburgh
Community Care Assistant - Edinburgh Part-Time Evenings
Night Shift Care Assistant - Edinburgh
Personal Assistant
About care assistant vacancies in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has consistent demand for care assistant across residential care homes, supported living services, NHS providers, and charities. Most roles offer enhanced rates for nights, weekends, and sleep-ins, with training pathways through NVQ Levels 2, 3, and 5.
Typical responsibilities include safeguarding, key working, daily care documentation, supporting independence, and working as part of a team alongside qualified seniors. Many employers offer paid induction, ongoing CPD, and free DBS check on appointment.
Salaries for care assistant roles in Edinburgh currently average around £18,709 per year, with senior and specialist positions earning more.