Healthcare Assistant – £17/hour – Edinburgh

About the role

Join a CQC‑regulated care provider in Edinburgh where every minute of your work is valued. As a Healthcare Assistant you will support individuals with a range of needs, from everyday assistance to complex health conditions, while working flexible shifts that suit your lifestyle.

Key responsibilities

• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Provide catheter care and monitor health observations.
• Manage epilepsy and other complex care needs.
• Offer reassurance, dignity and emotional support to clients.

Required profile

• Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care.
• Minimum 1 year of care experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Safeguarding Level 2 or 3.
• DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Valid Manual Handling and Basic Life Support training.

Required skills

• Medication administration.
• Catheter care.
• Health observation monitoring.
• Basic Life Support.

What we offer

• £17.00 per hour, paid for every minute worked.
• Paid induction and sign‑offs.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Recognition programmes and long‑service awards.
• Flexible shift patterns – days, nights, weekdays or weekends.
• Referral bonus scheme.