Carers for hire in Edinburgh

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    1,032

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Organisational Skills
    7%
    Time Management
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    33%
    High school diploma or GED
    23%
    Master's degree
    23%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    40%
    6-10 years
    30%
    3-5 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Cera Care
    • Community Integrated Care
    • Prestige Nursing + Care
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    44%
    2-5 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,032 profiles for Carers in Edinburgh

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Carer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £32,439 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £43,783 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Dental Nurse

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    DrivingDriving LicenceGDC

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementHome CareManagement
  • Carer/ team lead

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareProtecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme MembershipCare CertificateSVQSSSCLevel 2 in Health & Social Care

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsBar ServiceBartendingCustomer Service
  • Live-In Carer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationMedication Administration

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceMedication AdministrationRecord KeepingCare Plan DevelopmentCare Plans
  • General Assistant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationConflict ManagementHACCPFire SafetyInformation GovernanceFirst Aid+9 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsPatient CareClinical Record KeepingEnglishOffice Experience
  • Senior Carer & Care Coordinator

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)First Aid CertificationUK GDPRProtecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme MembershipInfection Prevention & ControlDriving Licence+4 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipPatient Personal Care AssistanceTeam ManagementCase ManagementInfection Prevention & Control
  • Support Worker/Carer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareDriving LicenceBus DrivingSVQ

    Skills

    Home HealthCustomer ServiceCleaningPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceSenior Care

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What skills do carers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a carer include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for carers?

Common licenses or certifications for carers include: Driving Licence, Safeguarding Certification and SVQ.

What are some job titles related to carers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carers include: support worker/carer, health care assistant and dental nurse.

What level of education is common for a carer?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a carer in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a carer?

Most carers have 11 years of professional experience.

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