Carers for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills7%Time Management5%Education level
Master's degree29%Vocational or technical training23%Bachelor's degree23%Years of experience
Less than a year16%1-2 years8%3-5 years22%Current company
Call-In Homecare Ltd
Care UK
247Lifeline (Care Agency)Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years21%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Carer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £31,097 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £42,058 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Professional Carer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresPatient-Centred CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaInfection Prevention & Control+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient-Centred CareVital SignsDementia CareCARE ASSISTANT
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlFirst Aid AdministrationCPRFood Hygiene Certificate+4 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsCare Plan DevelopmentCare PlansWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsDirect Carer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHazmatUK GDPRIncident ReportingManual Handling of PatientsChild Safeguarding+10 moreSkills
Patient CareMedication AdministrationDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaInfection Prevention & ControlTreatment PlanningDirect Carer /Healthcare Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationHazmatUK GDPRIncident ReportingManual Handling of PatientsChild Safeguarding+10 moreSkills
Patient CareMedication AdministrationDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaInfection Prevention & ControlTreatment PlanningSupport Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationSafeguarding ProceduresDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaVaccination AdministrationBasic Life Support+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsNursing Home ExperienceCare HomeHospital ExperienceHealthcare ExperienceBlood SamplingHealth Care Assistant
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationNursingNMCDementia CareInfection Prevention & ControlManual Handling of Patients+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsCare Record KeepingCollaborate with Healthcare ProfessionalsClinical Record KeepingPatient MonitoringBehaviour Escalation Protocols
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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 a carer?
Common licenses or certifications for carers include: Safeguarding Certification, First Aid Certification and SVQ.
What are some job titles related to carers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to carers include: carer / support worker, professional carer and health care assistant.
What level of education is common for a carer?
Master's degree 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 5 years of professional experience.
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