Actionus

Lothian

Support Work jobs in Edinburgh.

Support workers underpin supported living, mental health recovery, learning disability and homelessness services, often on rotas that need short-notice cover. Actionus books support workers and senior support workers onto locum, temporary and permanent contracts with weekly online timesheets and weekly pay.

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Hiring in Edinburgh

What the Edinburgh market looks like.

Edinburgh's services run through NHS Lothian, covering the city plus West Lothian, Midlothian and East Lothian sites. Fife and Forth Valley are within commuting distance for many candidates, and Scottish NHS terms and PVG scheme membership apply rather than the English DBS route.

Major employers in Lothian

  • —NHS Lothian
  • —Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
  • —Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
  • —NHS Fife

Also covering

Livingston · Dunfermline · Falkirk · Musselburgh · Bathgate · Kirkcaldy

Typical settings

  • Supported living
  • Mental health recovery services
  • Learning disability services
  • Homelessness and housing support

Common specialities

  • Mental health
  • Learning disabilities
  • Autism
  • Challenging behaviour
  • Substance misuse
  • Waking nights

Questions

Support Work work in Edinburgh, answered.

What support work jobs are available in Edinburgh?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent support work roles across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including supported living, mental health recovery services, learning disability services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire support workers in Edinburgh?
Actionus works with social care employers across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring support workers.
What registration do I need to work as a support work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Edinburgh?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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