Support Workers for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Microsoft Office4%Organisational Skills4%Education level
Vocational or technical training33%Master's degree28%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years16%Current company
Action for ChildrenCare Support ScotlandAberlour Childcare Trust
Time at current job
1-2 years37%2-5 years45%More than 5 years18%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,658 profiles for Support Workers in Edinburgh
Last updated: 25 Jul 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,176 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £43,849 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Senior Care Assistant/Support Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCommunication SkillsNVQTime ManagementCare CertificateOrganisational SkillsSkills
Communication SkillsMaintenanceDrivingOrganisational SkillsPatient ObservationLeadershipResidential Support Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationDementia CareFirst Aid CertificationCatheter CareFood Hygiene CertificateCare CertificateSkills
Dementia CareMedication AdministrationSupport Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationGMCBLS CertificationSkills
Report WritingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSupervising ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeCommunity Music Practitioner
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriving LicenceProject LeadershipSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenMedication AdministrationSenior CareCare support worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointSkills
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAdobe IllustratorCare PlansHome CareCare HomeLearning Support Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCare CertificateSSSCSkills
Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerpointFirst AidCommunication SkillsTeaching
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What's the average time to fill a support worker role?
The average time to fill a support worker role is 78 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do support workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: communication skills, microsoft office and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a support worker?
Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and Care Certificate.
What are some job titles related to support workers?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: senior care assistant/support worker, learning support worker and care support worker.
What level of education is common for a support worker?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a support worker in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a support worker?
Most support workers have 13 years of professional experience.
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