Senior Support Worker

Autism Initiatives Group of Companies; Livingston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover pay (£13.45 per hour)

31 days annual leave

Learning & development

SVQ qualification opportunity

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Autism Initiatives invites applications for a Senior Support Worker in West Lothian Housing Support Services. The post covers Bathgate and Livingston and supports the management team in upholding autism-specific, person-centred practices and service development plans.

You will work with the practice support team to prepare support and communication plans, ensuring consistency across networks. PVG and SSSC registrations are essential, and on-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a social care setting.
• Knowledge of current legislation and Care Inspectorate requirements.
• PVG scheme and SSSC registration are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the staff team ensuring high standards of support.
• Assist in developing and maintaining person-centred practices.
• Be available for on‑call duties as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

Person-centred care

Job description

Senior Support Worker

West Lothian Housing Support Services

£32,201.00 - £34,263.00 p.a.

39 hours per week

Job Reference: SSW-WLHS-608

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:

• Competitive Salary
• 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
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Medicash Healthcare Plan
• 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.

Registered Charity No. SC040905

www.autisminitiatives.org