Support Worker in Edinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED SAT 18 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 18 October 2025 Salary: £12.60 to £18.00 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 16 November 2025 Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 2JR Remote working: On-site only Company: Search Consultancy LTD Job type: Temporary Job reference: Req/672474_1760691822 Apply for this job Summary Search Healthcare is currently recruiting passionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers to join our growing team. If you have experience working in UK care home settings and are looking for flexible hours, competitive pay, and excellent benefits, we'd love to hear from you! This role will come with a competitive salary and great benefits! Please when applying for this role, attach your CV. Requirements: * Minimum of 6 months experience working within the UK in Care Home settings * Registered with the SSSC * Valid PVG * Professional references covering a minimum of 3 years Enjoy the following benefits: * Free training and uniform provided * Flexible working hours * Skill development * Designated compliance officer and fast-tracked registration process * Cash referral bonus for referring your friends and family! If you or someone you know is interested in the above role, please apply or get in touch with the below details. Telephone - +44 1224 611 125 Email - 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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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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