Support Worker

Autism Initiatives; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Birthday off every year

SVQ Level 3 qualification opportunity

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Autism Initiatives in the Scottish Borders is looking for Support Workers to join our Housing Support Services based in Longnewton near St Boswells.

You will promote the health and well-being of the people you support, helping them live as independently as possible. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion and reliable travel to site are required.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting autistic individuals.
• Must be able to travel to the site independently.
• PVG scheme and SSSC registration required.

Responsibilities

• As a Support Worker you will promote health and well-being and help service users live as independently as possible.
• Provide person-centred support and safeguard the people you support.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Job description

Support Workers, Scottish Borders

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-SB-633

We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our Scottish Borders Housing Support Services based in Longnewton near St Boswells.

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. Due to the remote location of the service and lack of public transport, the successful candidate must have a reliable way to travel to and from the site independently.

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
• Medicash Healthcare Plan
• 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.

The closing date for completed applications Sunday 22nd November 2026

Interviews taking place November 2026.

www.autisminitiatives.org

Registered Charity No. SC040905

INDSP