Home Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Caley Home Care |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About The Role:
- 2 Week Rota (W1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun. W2: Wed, Thu, Fri)
- 07:00-14:00 AND 16:00-22:00
- £13.50 per hour
- £0.35 per mile (mileage claim)
- Biweekly pay schedule (Fridays, fortnightly)
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals
- Help with meal planning, preparation, and feeding
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and tidying up
- Monitor and report any changes in clients' health or behaviour to the appropriate personnel
Requirements:
- Own car and valid driver's license (non-negotiable)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred, but not required
- Compassionate and patient demeanour
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes
- Must pass a background check and drug screening
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your cv to hr@caleyhomecare.com or call 0131 623 0163
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
English (required)
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
- 2 Week Rota (W1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun. W2: Wed, Thu, Fri)
- 07:00-14:00 AND 16:00-22:00
- £13.50 per hour
- £0.35 per mile (mileage claim)
- Biweekly pay schedule (Fridays, fortnightly)
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals
- Help with meal planning, preparation, and feeding
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as laundry and tidying up
- Monitor and report any changes in clients' health or behaviour to the appropriate personnel
Requirements:
- Own car and valid driver's license (non-negotiable)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred, but not required
- Compassionate and patient demeanour
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Reliable transportation to travel to clients' homes
- Must pass a background check and drug screening
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your cv to hr@caleyhomecare.com or call 0131 623 0163
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme
English (required)
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road