Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Birthday off

Learning & development

SVQ Level 3 qualification

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto-enrolment pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Autism Initiatives Group of Companies in Edinburgh is recruiting Support Workers for Outreach Services across the city, with part-time roles up to 35 hours per week. The salary is £25,724.16 - £26,655.93 per annum pro rata based on 35 hours. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion for helping autistic people and a positive attitude are key.

Successful applicants must register with PVG and the Scottish Social Services Council. We cannot sponsor visas.

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference to autistic people.
• Positive attitude and openness to support work.

Responsibilities

• Promote the health and well-being of the people supported.
• Encourage independence and meaningful life within the community.

Skills

Genuine passion

Positive attitude

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.

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.

www.autisminitiatives.org

Registered Charity No. SC040905

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