Care Assistant – Purple Social Care Ltd | Sponsorship Available (UK-Based Applicants) - #1771506

Care Assistant – Purple Social Care Ltd | Sponsorship Available (UK-Based Applicants) Purple Social Care Ltd is currently hiring female Care Assistants in Edinburgh. This role is ideal for individuals already living in the UK who are looking to build a meaningful career in care. A valid UK driving licence is required

Applicants should bring a caring nature, a supportive and positive attitude, and the ability to communicate with empathy and professionalism. Patience, discretion, and a commitment to high standards of care are essential

Sponsorship is available for qualified candidates already residing in the UK. Join a team that values respect, independence, and compassionate support within the community

About Purple Social Care Ltd Purple Social Care is an independent provider of high-quality care and housing support services, operating across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. The organisation is dedicated to delivering a consistently high standard of care to service users and their families, ensuring individuals can live as normal a life as possible with their independence, dignity, and individuality respected

Founded with a commitment to supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities, Purple Social Care offers tailored, person-centred support within the comfort of clients’ own homes. Services are designed to empower individuals— including those with physical, mental, or learning disabilities— to maintain their independence and stay connected to their local communities. The organisation believes in enhancing quality of life through investment in service improvement and active involvement of service users

Position: Care Assistant

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Edinburgh

About the Role We are Purple Social Care, an independent provider of high-quality care and support to clients throughout Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. We offer professional housing Support Services that empower people to maintain their independence within their own homes and local community

Clients include people with physical, mental or learning disabilities

Your Role

To provide emotional and practical support to individuals and their families who struggle to live independently because of health issues, emotional problems or relationship difficulties

To help clients learn to live as independently as possible, by identifying and supporting them in their particular areas of need

Your duties will include: Assessing the practical and emotional needs of a client and drawing up a support plan

Support clients with personal care, medication and light house work

Providing emotional support by talking to clients and listening to their problems and helping clients to budget and handle money

Helping clients participate in leisure activities

Accompanying clients in meetings with other agencies and healthcare professionals

Working with clients’ families to help them to support clients in the most effective way possible

Liaising with other support workers/carers, social workers and relevant members of the health care profession

Attending meetings and training courses with colleagues

About You To be considered as a Care Assistant, you will need:

A caring, supportive and positive attitude;

Patience, discretion and a high level of professionalism;

Mediation and negotiation skills;

An SVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, or the willingness to achieve this

Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Your rewards Salary from £12.82 per hour

Free PVG update

Free mandatory and specialist training to help with career progression

Monthly pay

Great career progression opportunities



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