Housing Support Worker - Edinburgh
Contract Type: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (Temp to Perm opportunity) Shift Pattern: 24/7 rota across earlies, lates, waking nights, and sleepovers (flexible patterns considered) Start Date: ASAP About the Roles Are you energetic, reliable, and passionate about helping people live fulfilling lives? We are recruiting Full-Time Support Workers for high quality services across Edinburgh on behalf of our client, Wheatley Care. These roles offer a fantastic temp to perm opportunity, giving you immediate start options as an agency worker with a structured pathway into a permanent contract. We have positions across three distinct Edinburgh locations: Moodie Walk (EH17): 24/7 supported accommodation caring for adults with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.
Beaverbank Place (Broughton/Canonmills): Supported living environment assisting adults with physical or mental health needs and those in substance misuse recovery.
Bolton Place (EH16): Specialized support service assisting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities.
Key Responsibilities Delivering person centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, personal goals, and informed choices.
Encouraging active community participation, including local outings, socialising, and trips to venues or pubs.
Helping residents access health, welfare, and local support services.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
Assisting with daily living skills, maintaining accurate support records, and managing personal care or medication safely.
Who We Are Looking For Caring, energetic, and proactive individuals committed to helping others achieve their potential.
Strong communicators capable of building positive relationships while maintaining strict professional boundaries.
Ideal background: Previous experience as a Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant in Learning Disabilities, Autism, Epilepsy, or Complex Needs.
Alternative background: Open to candidates with strong customer focused experience, as full induction and training are provided.
Bonus qualifications: Moving & Handling, Medication Administration, or Emergency/Rescue Medication training (desirable, not essential).
What Randstad Care Can Offer: Access to FREE e-learning modules + training to help grow your care knowledge
Access to Tablet/mobile app to pick up additional shifts and boost your earnings!
Excellent candidate referral scheme worth up to £550
Free uniform & ID badge
SSSC Endorsement
Fully funded PVG
Additional Perks Upon Going Permanent: Competitive salary with a clear, rewarding career path
Contributory pension scheme and excellent annual leave entitlement
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons, and more
24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and staff inclusion networks
Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities
How to Apply If you are ready to start a rewarding career with excellent training and long term progression, please apply directly to this job advert or email your CV to . Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.