Special Needs Care in Edinburgh

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Rita Mimi B.
5.0
2
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £12 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
1 Verification Hired once
Love, affection and patience are the best medicine when you want to help, heal and give
| I have 10 yers experience,and i am trustfull person,with much respect and friendly,with good manniers and treat the person like my own family,with much ##############.#### is my medicine for people.I speak englesh,nevel #####.### i speak good italian linguage... I am a dynamic, dedicated, polite and self-worker with experience in home care and elderly care services. Those experiences povided me the opportunity to learn the importance to adapt to any situation. Willingness and ability to learn are my strenghts. I will be able to continue to increase my work experience and develop my abilities.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
Love, affection and patience are the best medicine when you want to help, heal and give
| I have 10 yers experience,and i am trustfull person,with much respect and friendly,with good manniers and treat the person like my own family,with much ##############.#### is my medicine for people.I speak englesh,nevel #####.### i speak good italian linguage... I am a dynamic, dedicated, polite and self-worker with experience in home care and elderly care services. Those experiences povided me the opportunity to learn the importance to adapt to any situation. Willingness and ability to learn are my strenghts. I will be able to continue to increase my work experience and develop my abilities.
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Rita is absolutely lovely. She looks after my disabled little boy with endless patience and kindness, and our whole family warmed to her right away. I would recommend Rita without hesitation to anyone looking for a carer or babysitter."
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Reviewed by Rachel P.
From £12 per hour \
Mercy O.
5.0
1
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £15 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
1 Verification Hired once
Autism Practitioner
| I have one year experience in providing compassionate and personalized care to autistic adults. My responsibilities include creating individualized support plans, assisting with daily activities, and fostering independence while addressing behavioral challenges. In addition, I have previously worked as a Human Resource personnel with over two years in healthcare setting. I bring expertise in handling confidential data, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring privacy in sensitive matters. I am passionate about supporting individuals with diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, and epilepsy, empowering them to achieve their goals. My empathetic nature and adaptability drives my commitment to fostering inclusion and personal growth. I would be happy to provide further details if required.
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
Autism Practitioner
| I have one year experience in providing compassionate and personalized care to autistic adults. My responsibilities include creating individualized support plans, assisting with daily activities, and fostering independence while addressing behavioral challenges. In addition, I have previously worked as a Human Resource personnel with over two years in healthcare setting. I bring expertise in handling confidential data, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring privacy in sensitive matters. I am passionate about supporting individuals with diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, and epilepsy, empowering them to achieve their goals. My empathetic nature and adaptability drives my commitment to fostering inclusion and personal growth. I would be happy to provide further details if required.
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Great girl lovely help. I paid her £15 per hour"
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Reviewed by Carol W.
From £15 per hour \
Heather D.
4.8
4
Hired 7 times
  • From £15 /hr
  • Drum Brae/Gyle
Hired 7 times
A step-in service for childminder/nanny or careroror addhock cover.
| Hi I appreciate you are looking for a regular carer. (the service I offer is fundamentally ad hoc care ) or to help out until such time as you find the right childcare for your family. A step-in service for when your let down at the last minute, or just need (to cover childminders leave or the odd babysitting.). How it works is I come along and have a meetings with you. This gives you the opportunity to engage and run through what May be required, it also allows the children to have an introduction. For some clients they have arranged that out with add hock situation arising they engage one day a month to keep me connected with the family. If this is something which could be useful or you would just simple like further information, then give me a call for a chat. Fully insured, PVG checked have my own vehicle, Regards Heather.
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  • From £15 /hr
  • Drum Brae/Gyle
A step-in service for childminder/nanny or careroror addhock cover.
| Hi I appreciate you are looking for a regular carer. (the service I offer is fundamentally ad hoc care ) or to help out until such time as you find the right childcare for your family. A step-in service for when your let down at the last minute, or just need (to cover childminders leave or the odd babysitting.). How it works is I come along and have a meetings with you. This gives you the opportunity to engage and run through what May be required, it also allows the children to have an introduction. For some clients they have arranged that out with add hock situation arising they engage one day a month to keep me connected with the family. If this is something which could be useful or you would just simple like further information, then give me a call for a chat. Fully insured, PVG checked have my own vehicle, Regards Heather.
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From £15 per hour \
Stacey I.
  • From £13 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
Experienced in special needs.
| Hello. I'm Stacey. I am a patient, caring, kind person who loves working with those who have additional support needs. I love learning new things that will expand my knowledge and can apply at my work. I have done 1:1 support for 2 years and now work in a special needs school, supporting children in personal care, learning and so on.
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  • From £13 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
Experienced in special needs.
| Hello. I'm Stacey. I am a patient, caring, kind person who loves working with those who have additional support needs. I love learning new things that will expand my knowledge and can apply at my work. I have done 1:1 support for 2 years and now work in a special needs school, supporting children in personal care, learning and so on.
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From £13 per hour \
Kate-Leigh F.
  • From £12 /hr
  • Sighthill/Gorgie
Training secondary school teacher, and have experience with children that have an ASN
| I have experience being a live in nanny for 4 children ages 2 - 10. Most recently I was a live in nanny for a child aged 18 months. I spent the majority of my teenage weekends babysitting! I am reliable and responsible. I'm from Ireland and moved to Edinburgh in August.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Sighthill/Gorgie
Training secondary school teacher, and have experience with children that have an ASN
| I have experience being a live in nanny for 4 children ages 2 - 10. Most recently I was a live in nanny for a child aged 18 months. I spent the majority of my teenage weekends babysitting! I am reliable and responsible. I'm from Ireland and moved to Edinburgh in August.
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From £12 per hour \
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The average hourly rate for special needs carers in Edinburgh is between £11 and £15
Megan J.
1 Verification
  • From £9 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
1 Verification
Qualified children’s nurse seeking childcare post
| I am 23. I have recently graduated university with a degree in children’s nursing. I am a creative and enthusiastic individual who loves caring for and working with children. I have experience with special needs care and am competent with medications, feeding pumps and tubes etc. I have excellent communication skills, both verbal and non verbal.
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  • From £9 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
Qualified children’s nurse seeking childcare post
| I am 23. I have recently graduated university with a degree in children’s nursing. I am a creative and enthusiastic individual who loves caring for and working with children. I have experience with special needs care and am competent with medications, feeding pumps and tubes etc. I have excellent communication skills, both verbal and non verbal.
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From £9 per hour \
Lesley A.
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £9 /hr
  • Colinton/Fairmilehead
1 Verification Hired once
I would like as many children as possible to know that they can do anything they set their mind to!
| Hello, my name is Lesley. I've worked with children for 7 years and primarily those with additional support needs for 6 years. I'm very passionate about what I do and will do anything in my power to help people reach their full potential! Having worked in a school for pupils with additional support needs I have an abundance of training. I help run the visual and hearing support team within the school. Therefore, I have specialist training in this area including British Sign Lanuage. I'm currently undertaking level 3. I'm personable and outgoing which makes it quite easy to build relationships with whoever I work with.
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  • From £9 /hr
  • Colinton/Fairmilehead
I would like as many children as possible to know that they can do anything they set their mind to!
| Hello, my name is Lesley. I've worked with children for 7 years and primarily those with additional support needs for 6 years. I'm very passionate about what I do and will do anything in my power to help people reach their full potential! Having worked in a school for pupils with additional support needs I have an abundance of training. I help run the visual and hearing support team within the school. Therefore, I have specialist training in this area including British Sign Lanuage. I'm currently undertaking level 3. I'm personable and outgoing which makes it quite easy to build relationships with whoever I work with.
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From £9 per hour \
Catherine S.
1 Verification Hired once
  • From £9 /hr
  • Forth
1 Verification Hired once
Carer with years of experience and knowledge
| I have been a foster carer for over three years with my family. I specifically have been a carer for children with a broad range of additional needs. I am currently studying to become a primary teacher and also have a degree in psychology. I think this has allowed me to have knowledge of child development which I have found to be very helpful when working as a carer. I feel through the combination of my knowledge, experience and positive personality, I would make an excellent carer.
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  • From £9 /hr
  • Forth
Carer with years of experience and knowledge
| I have been a foster carer for over three years with my family. I specifically have been a carer for children with a broad range of additional needs. I am currently studying to become a primary teacher and also have a degree in psychology. I think this has allowed me to have knowledge of child development which I have found to be very helpful when working as a carer. I feel through the combination of my knowledge, experience and positive personality, I would make an excellent carer.
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From £9 per hour \
Alison W.
  • From £10 /hr
  • Leith
Female Carer/Childminder - 26 years old - Experienced working with disabilities - Fully vaccinated
| I am an experienced childminder/carer living in Leith and I am able to travel to the surrounding areas. I have several years of experience caring for children and adults of all ages and abilities and enjoy thinking up new and creative activities to suit their individual needs. I have just completed my qualification as an Art Psychotherapist and my placements have involved working with both children & adults who have additional support needs. In 2019, I cared for a young individual with complex physical & cognitive disabilities and stayed in this role for two years. This required full personal assistance, supporting her with school learning during school closures and thinking up activities to add variety to the week. Additionally, I am registered with Disclosure Scotland for working with children and vulnerable adults. Having worked as a carer in a nursing home for several years, I have vast experience of caring for older people. I have been fully vaccinated for coronavirus due to my previous university placement within the NHS. I have a full driver's licence and am happy to travel, although I currently do not have my own car. I am fully available during the day and evenings, other than Sundays when I work in a ceramic's studio.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Leith
Female Carer/Childminder - 26 years old - Experienced working with disabilities - Fully vaccinated
| I am an experienced childminder/carer living in Leith and I am able to travel to the surrounding areas. I have several years of experience caring for children and adults of all ages and abilities and enjoy thinking up new and creative activities to suit their individual needs. I have just completed my qualification as an Art Psychotherapist and my placements have involved working with both children & adults who have additional support needs. In 2019, I cared for a young individual with complex physical & cognitive disabilities and stayed in this role for two years. This required full personal assistance, supporting her with school learning during school closures and thinking up activities to add variety to the week. Additionally, I am registered with Disclosure Scotland for working with children and vulnerable adults. Having worked as a carer in a nursing home for several years, I have vast experience of caring for older people. I have been fully vaccinated for coronavirus due to my previous university placement within the NHS. I have a full driver's licence and am happy to travel, although I currently do not have my own car. I am fully available during the day and evenings, other than Sundays when I work in a ceramic's studio.
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From £10 per hour \
Catherine H.
  • From £12 /hr
  • Inverleith
I have been a nurse for 40 years.I trained in Edinburgh
| I have experience in caring for the elderly, children and adults. I have looked after people with strokes, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, autism and learning disabilities.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Inverleith
I have been a nurse for 40 years.I trained in Edinburgh
| I have experience in caring for the elderly, children and adults. I have looked after people with strokes, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, autism and learning disabilities.
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From £12 per hour \
Laura M.
  • From £10 /hr
  • Forth
Childcare is what I love!
| All I have ever done is work with children. From when I left school I went straight and done my childcare training then I went on to private nurseries then to sick kids where I works with children with complex additional needs. I was child specific trained for each individual child. It was challenging but every day was different which I enjoyed. After 5 years I went on to working at the royal infirmary in the neo natal unit. Where I work now as have done for 8 years. I enjoy it but feel it’s my time for a change.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Forth
Childcare is what I love!
| All I have ever done is work with children. From when I left school I went straight and done my childcare training then I went on to private nurseries then to sick kids where I works with children with complex additional needs. I was child specific trained for each individual child. It was challenging but every day was different which I enjoyed. After 5 years I went on to working at the royal infirmary in the neo natal unit. Where I work now as have done for 8 years. I enjoy it but feel it’s my time for a change.
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From £10 per hour \
Marisa L.
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
1 Verification
Post-graduate stuedent with a passion for working with special needs kids
| I am a postgraduate student searching for a family I could help! I love working with kids and have a true soft spot for special needs children. I have been working as a nanny for the better part of the last two years and have loved supporting the kids I care for. I am a very active person that loves reading with the kids, doing arts and crafts and playing pretend. I would have no problem talking to your kids in French or Spanish. I also have worked as a caretaker and tutor for special needs kids. I'd love to get to know your family!
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Southside/Newington
Post-graduate stuedent with a passion for working with special needs kids
| I am a postgraduate student searching for a family I could help! I love working with kids and have a true soft spot for special needs children. I have been working as a nanny for the better part of the last two years and have loved supporting the kids I care for. I am a very active person that loves reading with the kids, doing arts and crafts and playing pretend. I would have no problem talking to your kids in French or Spanish. I also have worked as a caretaker and tutor for special needs kids. I'd love to get to know your family!
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From £10 per hour \
Joseph B.
1 Verification
  • From £14 /hr
  • Leith
1 Verification
Experienced Caregiver with 19 Years in Direct Support, Medication Management, and Client Assistance
| I am a dedicated caregiver with 19 years of experience providing direct support in residential and home settings. I specialize in assisting clients with daily living activities, medication management, and implementing medical and behavioral programs. Known for my compassionate approach and strong communication skills, I am committed to ensuring clients’ comfort, independence, and well-being.
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  • From £14 /hr
  • Leith
Experienced Caregiver with 19 Years in Direct Support, Medication Management, and Client Assistance
| I am a dedicated caregiver with 19 years of experience providing direct support in residential and home settings. I specialize in assisting clients with daily living activities, medication management, and implementing medical and behavioral programs. Known for my compassionate approach and strong communication skills, I am committed to ensuring clients’ comfort, independence, and well-being.
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From £14 per hour \
Tazmin L.
1 Verification
  • From £15 /hr
  • City Centre
1 Verification
Fun, energetic and caring 23 female support worker!
| Hi, I’m a 23 year old female who has just graduated university in painting and art history. I’m a happy, energetic and caring character! Since graduating I have worked as a teaching assistant for SEN children.Alongside my degree I’ve been working as a support worker for young children with autism for over three years! I am also group lead for the charity that I work with, looking after groups of up to ten children and organising a small group of staff. I also work one on one with children as well. The ages of these kids have ranged from 3 years old to eighteen years old! At work I organise all the activities so I have lots of ideas for fun things to keep the kids entertained. I also have experience with personal care. I have a DBS and lots of training in many areas such as behaviour management, first aid and epilepsy training, if you want any more details on that please feel free to contact me.
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  • From £15 /hr
  • City Centre
Fun, energetic and caring 23 female support worker!
| Hi, I’m a 23 year old female who has just graduated university in painting and art history. I’m a happy, energetic and caring character! Since graduating I have worked as a teaching assistant for SEN children.Alongside my degree I’ve been working as a support worker for young children with autism for over three years! I am also group lead for the charity that I work with, looking after groups of up to ten children and organising a small group of staff. I also work one on one with children as well. The ages of these kids have ranged from 3 years old to eighteen years old! At work I organise all the activities so I have lots of ideas for fun things to keep the kids entertained. I also have experience with personal care. I have a DBS and lots of training in many areas such as behaviour management, first aid and epilepsy training, if you want any more details on that please feel free to contact me.
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From £15 per hour \
Patricia D.
1 Verification
  • From £16 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
1 Verification
Experienced nanny with a desire to help and join your family
| G'day, I'm Trish and I'm returning to Scotland after an extended trip back to Aus. I love to travel, enjoy nature, learn through doing, teach through play and interacting. I have alot of patience and a desire to help families make their lives as powerful, progressive, enjoyable, and filled with growth.
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  • From £16 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
Experienced nanny with a desire to help and join your family
| G'day, I'm Trish and I'm returning to Scotland after an extended trip back to Aus. I love to travel, enjoy nature, learn through doing, teach through play and interacting. I have alot of patience and a desire to help families make their lives as powerful, progressive, enjoyable, and filled with growth.
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From £16 per hour \
Siobhan H.
  • From £12 /hr
  • Edinburgh
Kind, caring babysitter.
| Hi I have my own 2 boys both with neurodivergent conditions and one of whom has significant learning and communication needs. I have also been a nurse for 15 years with experience of neurological conditions, epilepsy and P.E.G feeds. I have been working with ASN children now for 18 months within local authority schools. I am friendly, fun and very nurturing.
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  • From £12 /hr
  • Edinburgh
Kind, caring babysitter.
| Hi I have my own 2 boys both with neurodivergent conditions and one of whom has significant learning and communication needs. I have also been a nurse for 15 years with experience of neurological conditions, epilepsy and P.E.G feeds. I have been working with ASN children now for 18 months within local authority schools. I am friendly, fun and very nurturing.
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From £12 per hour \
Ryan C.
  • From £11 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
Reliable, time worthy, truth worthy and honest m.
| Hello. I have no experience in this job fails but do have a lot of experience assisting with such complex needs, I was a pupil at a school called Braidburn school (which was a complex multidisciplinary special needs school) with all kinds of needs, including cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy and so many more. My fiancé all has severe ( spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy) and diagnosed with type 2 bipolar. I don’t have that needed experience that you’re searching for but, if you give me the chance, I’m sure that I’ll come out on top and able to assist you in any way you need.
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  • From £11 /hr
  • Liberton/Gilmerton
Reliable, time worthy, truth worthy and honest m.
| Hello. I have no experience in this job fails but do have a lot of experience assisting with such complex needs, I was a pupil at a school called Braidburn school (which was a complex multidisciplinary special needs school) with all kinds of needs, including cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy and so many more. My fiancé all has severe ( spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy) and diagnosed with type 2 bipolar. I don’t have that needed experience that you’re searching for but, if you give me the chance, I’m sure that I’ll come out on top and able to assist you in any way you need.
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From £11 per hour \
Andres Q.
1 Verification
  • From £10 /hr
  • Forth
1 Verification
Special needs and disability support worker/ carer.
| I have over 10 years’ experience in the Autism/ Learning disability/ Brain injury Support industry, and I believe the knowledge and skills built up during this time make me the right candidate.
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  • From £10 /hr
  • Forth
Special needs and disability support worker/ carer.
| I have over 10 years’ experience in the Autism/ Learning disability/ Brain injury Support industry, and I believe the knowledge and skills built up during this time make me the right candidate.
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From £10 per hour \
Angela W.
  • From £14 /hr
  • Sighthill/Gorgie
Special Needs Carer
| I have experience in social care and Psychotherapy. I have been in these fields of employment for around 3ys now. I love my work and find it very inspiring, I enjoy most the interaction and making people feel very valued and have they're own individuality and fulfilled way of life.. Special Needs Carer
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  • From £14 /hr
  • Sighthill/Gorgie
Special Needs Carer
| I have experience in social care and Psychotherapy. I have been in these fields of employment for around 3ys now. I love my work and find it very inspiring, I enjoy most the interaction and making people feel very valued and have they're own individuality and fulfilled way of life.. Special Needs Carer
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From £14 per hour \
Sofia M.
1 Verification
  • From £8 /hr
  • Craigentinny/Duddingston
1 Verification
Give me please creative time
| I do have small experience . I do Greek sign language and a little bit BSL. I love to do indoors and outdoors so please do not be bored.
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  • From £8 /hr
  • Craigentinny/Duddingston
Give me please creative time
| I do have small experience . I do Greek sign language and a little bit BSL. I love to do indoors and outdoors so please do not be bored.
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From £8 per hour \
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