Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hourly rate £14.08–£14.59 (sleepover £

Sleepover rate £13.45 per hour

31 days annual leave

Your birthday off

Ongoing learning & development

SVQ Level 3 qualification opportunity

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Auto-enrolment pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Medicash health scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Career break scheme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives in Edinburgh is seeking Support Workers to join our Outreach service across the city, including in people’s homes and a planned supported living project in Muirhouse. This part-time role offers up to 35 hours per week with a pro rata salary shown.

Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to support autistic people and a commitment to PVG/SSSC registration are key. We offer ongoing development and a range of benefits as part of our expanding services in Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to make a difference to the lives of autistic people.
• Commitment to PVG and SSSC or equivalent regulatory body.
• Ability to promote health and well-being and support independence.

Responsibilities

• Promote the positive health and well-being of the people you support and help them live as independently as possible.
• Provide outreach support across Edinburgh, including in people’s homes and community settings.
• Support the development of a new supported living service and contribute to career development.

Job description

Support Workers

Edinburgh - Outreach Support Services

Part-time Opportunities up to 35 hours per week

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

Job Reference: SW-EDINOR-628

We have Support Worker opportunities 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.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

Before starting your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information:

• Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
• Details of your current employment and full previous employment history

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

The closing date for completed applications Sunday 27th September 2026.

Interviews will take place in October 2026.

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

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