Care AssistantErskine Edinburgh Home, Gilmerton 23 hours per week, 2 days over 7 Our service is provided in a 24/7, 365 days environment: shifts include weekends & bank holidays Our standard shifts are 12½ hours (includes unpaid break) and are rotational between Day Shift and Night Shift Day Shift: 07:30 – 20:00 Night Shift: 19:30 – 08:00 Grade 2 Salary - £16,743 to £16,770 per annum (£14.00 to £14.02 per hour) Closing Date: Sunday 6th September 2026 The Role: Be compassionate! Be exceptional! Be a Care Assistant for Erskine Veterans Charity! As a Care Assistant at Erskine, you will work under the supervision of senior care staff to provide the highest quality of care to out residents who have wide-ranging and complex needs including dementia. This is a demanding role, duties will be varied and no day will be the same. You will support residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. You will also care for their psychological and social needs promoting independence and personal choice, whilst encouraging them to take part in the wide range of activities that Erskine have to offer. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature, be patient and understanding and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are essential as you will be required to update records, write reports and liaise with residents, relatives and staff. Whilst previous care experience is desirable along with SVQ II in Health and Social Care or SVQ Social Service and Healthcare SCQF Level 6, it is not essential. You will, however, be required to achieve this qualification and Erskine will support you through this. You will also be responsible for ensuring you are a member of the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of joining Erskine. Click HERE to view Job Description Benefits: Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet Successful candidates for this post will receive a welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time) paid in instalments - £250 after 3 months service and a further £250 after 6 months service 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years Employer pension contribution Re-imbursement of professional care fees Structured Induction programme Flexible working considered Opportunities for training & development Enhanced sick & maternity pay In-house Occupational Health Service Free On-Site Parking Health and Wellbeing Scheme Blue Light Card
Care Assistant - Edinburgh employer: Erskine Veterans Charity
Erskine Veterans Charity is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment at our Erskine Edinburgh Home in Gilmerton. With flexible hours and a commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development while ensuring a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values compassion and quality service in a rewarding setting.
