Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker

Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers Wanted! Search Healthcare is hiring passionate Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers to join our dedicated team. We have clients and shifts available in and around…

Pay rate £15.07 – £20/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 19 August 2026

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Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers Wanted!
Search Healthcare is hiring passionate Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers to join our dedicated team. We have clients and shifts available in and around Edinburgh. If you have experience in the UK care sector and are looking for flexible shifts, I want to hear from you!

(This position does NOT provide sponsorship and is only open to Scotland residents)

The Role:
* Provide high-quality personal care and practical support in residential, nursing, and community care settings
* Support individuals with daily living activities, mobility, personal care, and emotional well-being
* Follow individual care plans while maintaining accurate records
* Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control standards

What We're Looking For:
* A minimum of 6 months experience in a UK care sector role
* Current SSSC registration or ability to register
* A valid PVG
* Professional references covering at least 2 years of your most recent employment

Why Join Search?
You will join an inclusive, supportive environment where your work genuinely matters. These positions are ideal for Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers seeking flexibility, development, and consistency.

What We Offer:
* Opportunities available across a range of care settings
* Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
* Free training and uniform provided
* Opportunities for skill development and career progression
* Support from a dedicated compliance officer with a fast-track registration process
* Cash referral bonuses for successful referrals

Vacancies across Edinburgh are in demand. If you are interested in a role as a Healthcare Assistant and Support Worker, please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact me directly.

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Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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