Care & Support Worker; HCW

Role Overview

Could you be part of our team? Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Care & Support Worker to join our team at 2 Hawthorn Gardens, Loanhead, Midlothian EH20 9EE
. This is an excellent job opportunity for those who live in and around Midlothian.

As a Care & Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting older and vulnerable adults in their own homes. Operating between 7.00am and 10.00pm seven days a week, you'll provide assistance with daily living tasks based on individual care plans. Whether it's administering medication, personal support, or helping with meals, your empathetic approach will make a real difference to our tenants' lives.

You’ll have the time to get to know our residents and are trusted to give each person the care and support they need, in the way they like.

• Location:
  
  2 Hawthorn Gardens, Loanhead, Midlothian EH20 9EE
• Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour
• Availability:
  Flexible shifts (morning and back shifts) including alternate weekends
• Guaranteed
  
  Hours:
  
  16 hours per week worked over average 4 days on a rolling 2-week Rota basis, with a mixture of weekdays and weekends, day shifts and back shifts
• Day shifts: start at 8am, end time will vary
• Back shifts: start at 4pm - 10pm
• Rotas include working every second weekend
• Job Type: Permanent Contract
• Living Wage
  
  Employer:
  
  We value our team members and offer competitive pay.
• Training and Development:
  Access to paid training, ongoing development, and SVQ qualifications.
• Supportive Environment:
  Join a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive culture.
• Career Progression:
  Real opportunities to grow within our committed team.
• Additional Benefits:
  Uniform, generous annual leave, pension contributions, paid SSSC membership and paid PVG Disclosure check.

• Has experience in the care sector and working with older people or other vulnerable members of a community, so you will understand their needs and know how to meet these.
• Holds an SVQ in Health and Social Care or relevant qualification.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses basic IT skills.

Previous experience is preferred but not essential; we provide comprehensive training and support. What matters most is your passion, empathy, and dedication to helping our tenants live their lives to the fullest.

Please note this role is subject to satisfactory interview, references and a PVG check. You will be required to register with the SSSC, complete mandatory training within a timeframe and the commitment to studying for an SVQ in Care & Support if you do not already hold this qualification.

We can only accept candidates residing in the UK who already have the right to work documents. All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsor ships for international applicants, or candidates currently working in the UK on a sponsored visa as we are unable to assist with renewal upon expiry.

Our online application should be submitted no later than 12 noon on Friday 30th January 2026.

Click the Apply Button Now! - if the Care & Support Worker role sounds like the career for you.

If you have any questions about this role please contact Liz Callaghan, Housing Care Manager, on , or at

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services for over 50 years. Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer, and a great place to work.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC009086