About the role
Newcross Healthcare is recruiting experienced Care Assistants in Midlothian to provide high quality care in care homes and local community settings.

You will support people with daily living, promote independence and help them live safely and comfortably.

Your responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical daily support.
• Assist with moving and handling where required.
• Promote dignity, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
• Work as part of a wider care team to deliver person centred support.

What you need:

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• A minimum of 6 months paid UK care experience within the last 3 years
• Experience must include personal care and moving and handling
• Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration (e.g., SSSC, SCW, NISSC). Not applicable in England.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Qualities: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care

Your benefits

• Flexible shifts managed through the HealthForceGo app.
• Same day pay with access to up to 50 percent of your earnings instantly.
• Free ongoing training and development through FuturU.
• Free uniform when you book your first shift.
• Discounts at over 30,000 retailers.
• Referral bonus of up to £500 per successful referral.

Our Newcross values:

• Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
• Respect: Every voice matters, and every person counts.
• Empathy: Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care.
• Teamwork: Great care is never delivered alone.

Location: Gorebridge
Job Type: Part time
Rate: Up to £16.68
Post Date: 12 Oct 2026
Job Code: PR_557_JOB

Newcross Healthcare offers permanent employment in temporary care settings with full time and part time hours, subject to availability.