Support Worker

Autism Initiatives; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Birthday off

Sleepover rate

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking part-time Support Workers to join Edinburgh Outreach Services. The roles involve supporting individuals in the community and in their homes, with opportunities for growth and a new supported living service in Muirhouse. A genuine passion for making a difference is essential, with PVG/SSSC registration required.

Salary is pro rata based on 30-35 hours per week, with competitive benefits and 31 days annual leave. Sleepover rates and pension scheme are available.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; genuine passion to help autistic individuals.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Willingness to work in Edinburgh community settings.

Responsibilities

• Promote the health and well-being of the people supported to help them live as independently as possible.
• Provide support across community visits and people’s homes, with potential base at a building.
• Participate in training and maintain PVG/SSSC registration where required.

Skills

Empathy

Positive attitude

Team player

PVG checked

Job description

Support Workers

Edinburgh - Outreach Support Services

Part-time Opportunities: 30 - 35 hours per week

£25,724.16 - £26,655.93 p.a. pro rata (based on 35 hours per week)

Job Reference: SW-EDIN-OR-632

We have Support Worker part-time opportunities (from 30 hours per week) for individuals to join our Outreach service across Edinburgh.

Our Edinburgh Outreach Services provide dynamic outreach services across the city within the community, in people’s own homes, as well as use of a building base. We are also in the process of opening a new supported living service within the Muirhouse area.

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.

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

www.autisminitiatives.org

Registered Charity No. SC040905

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