Care Assistant

We’re seeking individuals who share our commitment to outstanding care standards. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy building meaningful relationships, this is the role for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care to those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, effective, and personalised care, including support with washing, dressing, toileting, and mealtimes.
• Deliver safe moving and handling using approved equipment such as hoists and slide sheets.
• Consistently promote resident’s dignity, independence, and choice in line with Care Inspectorate expectations and SSSC Codes of Practice.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with residents to support emotional well-being.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive care records, contributing to quality assurance.

Essential Requirements:

• Care experience within the UK, ideally in a care home or regulated adult social care setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to support a culture of quality and continuous development.
• Flexibility to work shifts according to agency demand while maintaining high-quality care standards.
• Current or willingness to obtain PVG membership via ASA.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• CV covering the last 10 years of work history.
• Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), or willingness to register.

What ASA Recruitment Offers:

• £13.00ph raising up to £16.80
• Access to our online diary system to control your shifts and availability.
• Temporary, flexible, and potential ongoing work opportunities across the Borders.
• Refer-a-friend reward: £250 (Love2Vouchers) after qualifying period.
• Holiday hours accrued for shifts worked.

If you are passionate about delivering quality care and want to make a real impact across Edinburgh and nearby towns, please submit your CV or contact our office for more information.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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