17 social worker vacancies in Edinburgh
Care Worker
Support Worker
Relief Care Worker
Volunteer Creche Worker
Senior Care Worker
Night Care Worker
Relief Night Care Worker
Senior Night Care Worker
Social Worker
Qualified Social Worker
Qualified Social Worker | CP
Children & Families Social Worker (Midlothian)
Support Worker
Support Worker
Residential Childcare Worker
Personal Assistant
Resident Houseparent
About social worker vacancies in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has consistent demand for social worker 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 social worker roles in Edinburgh currently average around £6,585 per year, with senior and specialist positions earning more.