Senior Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Sleepover pay £13.45/hr

31 days holiday

Learning & Development

SVQ qualification

Career progression

Employee Assistance

Pension scheme

Medicash Healthcare

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join the West Lothian Housing Support Services team across Bathgate and Livingston. The role supports management in autism-specific, person-centred practices and contributes to the service development plan.

Candidates must register with PVG and SSSC or equivalent; on-call duties apply. 39 hours per week with a competitive salary (£32,201–£34,263 p.a.).

Qualifications

• PVG scheme registration and SSSC (or equivalent) required.
• Knowledge of current social care legislation and best practice.
• Willingness to undertake on-call duties as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide the staff team to maintain high standards of support.
• Assist in developing and implementing person-centred support plans and service development.
• Coordinate with practice support and ensure consistent practices across support networks.

Job description

Are you looking to take the next step in your social care career?

Then Autism Initiatives wants to hear from you!

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

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