Support-Workers for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Organisational Skills6%Customer Service3%Education level
Master's degree44%High school diploma or GED24%Vocational or technical training15%Years of experience
6-10 years60%3-5 years40%Current company
Care Support ScotlandAutism Initiatives ScotlandBranch Out TogetherTime at current job
Less than a year44%2-5 years33%1-2 years22%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,538 profiles for Support-Workers in Edinburgh
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Support Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £33,445 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £44,902 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Support Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceGood Clinical Practice (GCP)UK GDPRFire SafetyBasic Life Support+12 moreSkills
BiochemistryOrganisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLaboratory Operations ExperienceSupport Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsLaundryCleaningDomestic Cleaning ExperienceHealthcare Support Worker (HCSW)
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Care Plan DevelopmentFire SafetyFirst Aid CertificationNutritionCPRCybersecurity+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsNutritionCare Plan DevelopmentMicrosoft WordCare Assistant / Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Level 3 in Health & Social CareCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceVenepuncturePhlebotomy+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsHome HealthUK GDPRGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)Administrative Support ExperienceSupport Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Food HygieneCar up to 3.5 TonnesUK GDPRDrivingFood SafetyBasic Life Support+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipPatient Personal Care AssistanceSafeguarding ProceduresWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsDementia CareAutism Support Worker
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Positive Behaviour Support StrategiesConflict ManagementInterpersonal TroubleshootingRisk AnalysisRisk AssessmentCare CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsDriving LicencePositive Behaviour Support StrategiesConflict ManagementInterpersonal TroubleshootingRisk Analysis
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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 77 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, organisational skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for support-workers?
Common licenses or certifications for support-workers include: First Aid Certification, First Aid and Safeguarding Certification.
What are some job titles related to support-workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support-workers include: autism support worker, care assistant / healthcare assistant/support worker and healthcare support worker (hcsw).
What level of education is common for a support worker?
Master's degree 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 6 years of professional experience.
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