Support Worker

Autism Initiatives; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover rate £13.45/hr

31 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Ongoing learning & development

Opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Autism Initiatives invites applications for Support Worker roles across Edinburgh Housing Support Services in Granton and Leith. The posts are available as full-time and part-time opportunities, with a pro rata salary based on 39 hours per week. Successful applicants will promote wellbeing and enable independence for autistic individuals within a supportive team.

PVG and SSSC registration (or equivalent) are required. Sponsorship is not available; interviews take place in November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; a genuine passion to make a difference in the lives of autistic people is key.
• Must register with PVG scheme and SSSC or equivalent regulatory body.
• We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
• Closing date: 18 October 2026; interviews in November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Promote the health and well-being of the people supported, helping them live meaningful, independent lives.

Skills

Passion for helping autistic people

Positive attitude

Job description

Support Workers

Edinburgh Housing Support Services

Full-time, Part-time Opportunities

£28,664.06 - £29,702.32 p.a. pro rata (based on 39 hours per week)

Job Reference: SW-EDIN-630

We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our Housing Support Services across Granton and Leith.

At Autism Initiatives we provide specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to making a difference to the lives of autistic people, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive Salary - £14.08 to £14.59 per hour
• Sleepover rate paid at £13.45 per hour
• 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
• Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
• Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your Support Work role
• Opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

As a Support Worker you will promote the positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and encouraging them to live as independently as possible.

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.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 18th October 2026.

Interviews will be held across November 2026.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

www.autisminitiatives.org

Registered Charity No. SC040905

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