Description
Support Workers – Edinburgh (Multiple Locations)
Locations: Oxgangs, St John’s Hill, Leith, Tollcross, and Bruntsfield
Shifts: Days, Backs, and Nights – 24/7 rota
Pay: £12.60 per hour (rising after 12 weeks)
Nightshift: £16.80 per hour (enhanced after 12 weeks)
Are you passionate about helping others and ready to make a real difference in your community?
ASA Recruitment is looking for Support Workers to join our amazing teams across Edinburgh. You’ll be supporting adults experiencing homelessness and complex needs, providing care, understanding, and hope when it matters most.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Providing person-centred, trauma-informed support
2. Building trusting, compassionate relationships
3. Being a first point of contact for those seeking help
4. Supporting individuals with appointments, wellbeing, and daily life
5. Working with external agencies to help people move forward
What We’re Looking For
6. A caring, patient, and reliable person who wants to help others
7. Strong communication skills and a calm, positive attitude
8. Ability to work independently and handle challenging situations
9. SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
10. PVG and SSSC registration (or willingness to obtain)
💡 Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship – you must have the right to work in the UK.
Why Join ASA?
11. Great pay with increases after 12 weeks
12. Enhanced night rates of £16.80 per hour
13. Full induction and ongoing professional development
14. Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
15. Supportive, inclusive team environment
16. Temp roles with potential for permanent opportunities
If you want a role where every shift makes a difference – apply now and join a team that truly cares.