Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care charity in Edinburgh seeks compassionate individuals for full-time roles assisting elderly residents with daily tasks and community activities. You’ll support independence and engage in fun events like cinema trips and gym sessions. No driving license is required, and various shift patterns are available. Join a welcoming team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. Ideal for those who share values of kindness and motivation in a care setting.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Ongoing training & career progression

Supportive leadership

Shopping discounts

Financial hardship fund

Wellbeing investment

Qualifications

• Heart and passion for care is essential, experience in social care is a plus.
• Ability to support daily living tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living tasks and encourage independence.
• Help plan exciting activities like cinema trips and gym sessions.
• Be a friendly face and positive influence in the community.

Skills

Kind, fun, and sociable

Motivated and a great team player

Full of energy and ideas

Job description

What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

🌟 Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• 💷 £13.01 per hour – because your time and care are valuable
• 🧘♀️ Do what you love – hobbies, chats, walks, cooking… it’s all part of the job
• 🏆 Multi award-winning charity – we reinvest profits into YOU and the people we support
• 🤝 Supportive leadership – we’ve got your back, always
• 👕 No uniforms – just comfy, casual clothes
• 🕰️ Guaranteedshifts – contracted hours each week with rotas available 4 weeks in advance
• 🚗 No driving required – one location, one amazing team
• 🛍️ Shopping discounts – because treats are important
• 🎓 Ongoing training & career progression – grow with us
• 💌 Recommend-a-Friend bonus – bring your besties
• 💰 Financial hardship fund – we’re here when life gets tough
• 🧠 Wellbeing investment – your health matters
• 🛡️ Free PVG check – we’ve got it covered
• 💬 Spend your whole shift with one person – build real connections

✨ Who We Are:

We’re one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, and we’re proud to be pioneers in person‑centred care.
Our vision? Your Life, Your Choice. Our strategy? Best Lives Possible. And our vibe? Supportive, passionate, and always up for making a difference.

Whether you’re new to care or a seasoned pro, we’ll give you the tools, training, and TLC to thrive. Because when you go the extra mile for others, we go the extra mile for you.

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role:

🌟 Join Our Amazing Team in Gilmerton!

🕒 Hours: Full‑Time, 37.5 hours per week
🚗 No driving license? No problem!

About Us

Welcome to our vibrant supported living community where life is all about fun, independence, and living our best lives! Our residents are gentlemen aged 60+, full of personality and still loving an active lifestyle. We’re looking for someone who shares their passion for laughter, community, and adventure.

What You’ll Do

✅ Support residents with daily living tasks and encourage independence
✅ Help plan exciting activities like cinema trips, gym sessions, swimming, darts, concerts, and holidays
✅ Be a friendly face and a positive influence in our community
✅ Work alongside a skilled team trained in First Aid, Medication, Epilepsy, Dementia Awareness, and more

What We’re Looking For

💡 Personality matters! We love people who are:

• Kind, fun, and sociable
• Motivated and a great team player
• Full of energy and ideas (boring people need not apply!)

Why You’ll Love It Here

🏡 Beautiful ground‑floor flats, each decorated by our residents
🌳 A stunning garden with a pond and gym
🎭 Activities galore: Pilates, sing‑alongs, movie afternoons, breakfast clubs
🚍 Excellent public transport links to Edinburgh city, Portobello Beach, and more
☕ A welcoming team (pop in for a cuppa anytime!)

Shifts Available

• 08:00–18:00
• 08:00–21:00
• 13:30–21:00
• Waking night and sleepover shifts

Your values

🌟 Got heart? You’re halfway there.
At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned support workers, those with lived experience, Care Assistants, Veterans, Prison Workers or even total newbies with a passion for care.

💬 Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at [e-mail].

✅ If this sounds like your kind of job, hit‘Apply’and fill out our short form.

Need adjustments during the process? Just [e-mail].

We’re proud to be anEqual OpportunitiesandDisability Confidentemployer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!