NHS LOTHIAN & BORDERS STAFF BANK – CARE HOMES HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTSinEdinburghinEdinburghPUBLISHED MON 7 APR 2025
Competitive hourly rate with enhancements, ensuring fair compensation for your work.
Flexible shift options that accommodate your personal schedule, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Initial training shifts provided, offering the opportunity to learn and adapt before starting full duty.
Supportive onsite team that fosters a collaborative environment and helps you settle into your role.
Opportunities for supported development, enabling you to grow your skills and advance in your healthcare career.
Variety in daily tasks, including personal care, meal assistance, and engaging with residents, making the job dynamic and fulfilling.
The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of elderly residents, enhancing their well-being and overall quality of life.
Join the NHS Lothian & Borders Staff Bank as a dedicated Healthcare Assistant in our 19 Local Authority Care Homes across the beautiful Lothians. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents while enjoying the flexibility that suits your lifestyle. Whether you’re helping with personal care, sharing a cup of tea, or engaging in fun activities, you will bring comfort, dignity, and joy to those who need it most.
We’re looking for compassionate individuals who have a genuine interest in supporting the elderly. While prior experience is great, it’s not essential—full training will be provided to help you thrive in this rewarding role. With competitive pay, flexible shifts, and a supportive team environment, you'll find both professional growth and personal satisfaction here. Ready to embark on this fulfilling journey? Apply now to be part of an amazing team that truly cares!
We’re looking for compassionate individuals who have a genuine interest in supporting the elderly. While prior experience is great, it’s not essential—full training will be provided to help you thrive in this rewarding role. With competitive pay, flexible shifts, and a supportive team environment, you'll find both professional growth and personal satisfaction here. Ready to embark on this fulfilling journey? Apply now to be part of an amazing team that truly cares!
Competitive hourly rate with enhancements, ensuring fair compensation for your work.
Flexible shift options that accommodate your personal schedule, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Initial training shifts provided, offering the opportunity to learn and adapt before starting full duty.
Supportive onsite team that fosters a collaborative environment and helps you settle into your role.
Opportunities for supported development, enabling you to grow your skills and advance in your healthcare career.
Variety in daily tasks, including personal care, meal assistance, and engaging with residents, making the job dynamic and fulfilling.
The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of elderly residents, enhancing their well-being and overall quality of life.
are delighted to announce a new and exciting initiative to provide supplementary staff in care homes. With 19 Local Authority Care Homes stretching across the Lothians, we are currently recruiting health care workers to support the core existing staff in delivering the highest quality of care to our residents.
The role and you
You will assist residents in all aspects of their care needs whilst maintaining their comfort and dignity and promoting their independence. No two days will be the same, whether you are assisting with personal care, helping at meal times, getting involved in resident activities or being a friendly face and a listening pair of ears over a cup of tea, your role will enhance the lives of the residents who live in care homes.
To be successful in this role you will have a keen interest in working with the elderly and be dedicated to providing the best care and support for the residents in your care. You will be an effective communicator and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Having previous experience is beneficial but not essential as full training is provided.
You must be able to achieve SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration within 3 months of your initial shift
Benefits Of NHS Lothian Staff Bank
Competitive hourly rate with enhancements
Flexible shift options
Initial training shifts provided
Uniforms provided
Supportive onsite team
Supported development opportunities
Informal Enquiries to: Supplementary Staffing, Nursing Manager - email:
The role and you
You will assist residents in all aspects of their care needs whilst maintaining their comfort and dignity and promoting their independence. No two days will be the same, whether you are assisting with personal care, helping at meal times, getting involved in resident activities or being a friendly face and a listening pair of ears over a cup of tea, your role will enhance the lives of the residents who live in care homes.
To be successful in this role you will have a keen interest in working with the elderly and be dedicated to providing the best care and support for the residents in your care. You will be an effective communicator and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Having previous experience is beneficial but not essential as full training is provided.
You must be able to achieve SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration within 3 months of your initial shift
Benefits Of NHS Lothian Staff Bank
Competitive hourly rate with enhancements
Flexible shift options
Initial training shifts provided
Uniforms provided
Supportive onsite team
Supported development opportunities
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Informal Enquiries to: Supplementary Staffing, Nursing Manager - email:
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