Care Assistants for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Organisational Skills6%Dementia Care6%Education level
Master's degree39%Bachelor's degree26%High school diploma or GED21%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years8%3-5 years32%Current company
Call-In Homecare Ltd
Care Concern Group
Family Circle CareTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years26%2-5 years52%
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Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Care Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £26,321 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £30,824 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationAdvanced Life SupportPost-Secondary Education ExperienceSkills
NMCCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHealthcare ExperienceRecord KeepingSafeguarding ProceduresHealth Care Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismPatient Personal Care AssistanceDrivingCare CertificatePhysical InterventionFood Hygiene CertificateSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementNumeracyMathsDecision MakingCare Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Record KeepingGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Infection Prevention & ControlTeachingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsHealthcare Information and Records ExperienceManaging Patient RecordsWriting SkillsMedical Reception and Administration ExperienceSenior Care Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSVQSSSCLevel 2 in Health & Social CareSkills
Communication SkillsCare HomeSenior CareElderly Care ExperienceGeriatricsCare ExperienceHealth Care Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Dementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaCar up to 3.5 TonnesSkills
Manual HandlingCatheter CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaVital SignsNursing Home ExperienceCommunity Care Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaFirst Aid CertificationInformation SecurityInfection Prevention & ControlSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceDriving
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What's the average time to fill a care assistant role?
The average time to fill a care assistant role is 61 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do care assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a care assistant include: communication skills, organisational skills and dementia care.
What licenses or certifications are common for a care assistant?
Common licenses or certifications for care assistants include: Driving Licence, Care Certificate and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
What are some job titles related to care assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to care assistants include: health care assistant, community care assistant and support worker.
What level of education is common for a care assistant?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a care assistant in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a care assistant?
Most care assistants have 9 years of professional experience.
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