Senior Support Worker

Tamfol; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover rate

Annual leave 31 days

Learning & development

SVQ qualification

Employee assistance

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Tamfol seeks a Senior Support Worker for our West Lothian Housing Support Services in Bathgate and Livingston. You will support the management team to uphold autism-specific, person-centered practices and help implement the service development plan.

This role requires PVG clearance and SSSC registration or equivalent, with on-call duties expected. Applicants should have knowledge of social care regulations and be committed to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector.
• PVG scheme and SSSC registration are required or equivalent regulatory body.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the staff team to maintain high care standards.
• Assist in developing and implementing service development plans and communication plans.
• Coordinate with practice support to ensure consistent practices across support networks.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our West Lothian Housing Support Services team across Bathgate and Livingston.

The Senior Support Worker (SSW) will support the management team in developing and maintaining the organisation’s standards relating to autism specific, person centred practices and implementation of the service development plan. Liaising with the organisation’s practice support team, the SSW will assist in the preparation of support and communication plans, ensuring consistent practices throughout support networks.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Sleepover rate paid at £13.45 per hour
• 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
• Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your role
• Opportunity to undertake relevant SVQ qualification
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

The Senior Support Worker will assist in the supervision and direction of the staff team and in maintaining the high standards of support in line with the organisation’s quality standards and mission statement. Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector and the requirements of the Care Inspectorate is essential for this role. The post holder will also be expected to commit to on-call duties.

Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

The closing date for completed applications Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Interviews will take place in October 2026.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery