Care Assistant Jobs in Edinburgh, EH1 – Why Recruiting Today Is Your Best First Step
Edinburgh is one of Scotland's fastest-growing cities for healthcare employment, and demand for qualified, compassionate care assistants has never been higher. Whether you are an experienced carer looking for a better role, or someone entering the care sector for the first time, Recruiting Today is the specialist care assistant recruitment agency built to place you quickly, fairly, and professionally across Edinburgh's EH1 and surrounding postcode areas.
Our dedicated healthcare recruitment team has established strong relationships with Edinburgh's top residential care homes, supported-living providers, community care organisations, and NHS Scotland-linked facilities. We match each candidate to the right setting — not just the nearest vacancy — because we understand that the right fit matters just as much as the right wage.
Roles available right now range from temporary day shifts and overnight care assistant positions through to permanent full-time contracts paying above the National Living Wage. Every opportunity has been compliance-checked, properly contracted, and fully briefed before we present it to you.
What Does a Care Assistant Role in Edinburgh Involve?
A care assistant provides person-centred support to elderly, disabled, or vulnerable individuals in a range of settings across Edinburgh. Through Recruiting Today, you will access roles across residential care homes, domiciliary care agencies, sheltered housing schemes, and NHS community health teams — all within the EH1 postcode and Greater Edinburgh area.
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Personal Care Support
Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care with dignity and sensitivity.
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Nutrition & Hydration
Prepare and serve meals, monitor dietary needs, and ensure individuals maintain adequate hydration.
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Care Planning & Records
Maintain accurate care logs and contribute to individual care plans in line with Scottish social care standards.
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Companionship & Wellbeing
Engage residents in meaningful conversation, activities, and social interaction to support mental wellbeing.
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Medication Prompting
Prompt or administer medications as directed, and report changes in health conditions to senior staff.
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Safeguarding & Safety
Follow safeguarding procedures, report concerns promptly, and maintain a safe environment at all times.
Current Care Assistant Vacancies in Edinburgh EH1
The following positions are actively being filled by Recruiting Today's healthcare division. All rates are above the National Living Wage and include full benefits disclosure at interview stage.
| Job Title | Location | Type | Pay Rate | Apply |
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| Care Assistant – Days | Edinburgh EH1 | Temp | £12.50/hr | Apply → |
| Senior Care Assistant | Edinburgh EH1–EH4 | Permanent | £14.00/hr | Apply → |
| Night Care Assistant | Edinburgh EH1 | Temp | £13.25/hr | Apply → |
| Domiciliary Care Assistant | Greater Edinburgh | Part-Time | £12.80/hr | Apply → |
| Community Care Worker | Edinburgh EH1–EH9 | Permanent | £15.00/hr | Apply → |
⚠ Vacancies update daily. View all live healthcare jobs →
What We Look for in a Care Assistant Candidate
We work with candidates at every stage of their care career — from first-timers with a genuine passion for helping people, to experienced senior carers seeking a better agency. Here is what our specialist recruitment consultants look for when matching candidates to Edinburgh care roles.
New to Care? Recruiting Today works with clients who actively offer full induction and on-the-job training. Experience is valued but never an absolute barrier — attitude, reliability, and compassion matter most. Talk to our team about entry-level pathways today.
What Care Workers Say About Recruiting Today
Recruiting Today placed me in a brilliant residential care home in Edinburgh within two days of registering. The consultant was helpful, honest, and genuinely cared about finding me the right placement — not just any placement.
Morag L. — Care Assistant, Edinburgh EH3
I had no formal qualifications but I had years of family caring experience. Recruiting Today took me seriously, matched me with a supported-living provider, and I've now been promoted to senior carer within six months.
James P. — Senior Care Assistant, Edinburgh EH1
Conclusion: Start Your Care Career in Edinburgh with Recruiting Today
Whether you are an experienced care professional ready for a better opportunity, or someone taking their very first step into the care sector, Recruiting Today is the care assistant recruitment agency in Edinburgh that will take your application seriously, act quickly, and place you in a role that aligns with your values, availability, and career goals.
Edinburgh's care sector is growing rapidly, driven by an ageing population and increased investment in community and residential care services. Demand for qualified, compassionate carers is at an all-time high — meaning your skills are needed right now. Do not wait for the perfect role to appear on a generic job board; our specialist recruitment team already knows where it is.
Register today, speak to a dedicated consultant within 24 hours, and begin your next chapter in care. You can also explore related roles via the Scottish Government's social care information portal and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for professional registration and training pathways. For a full view of live healthcare roles across Scotland and the rest of the UK, browse all current openings here.
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