Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £14.08–£14.59 per |

Sleepover rate paid at £13.45 per hour

31 days annual leave including bankhol

Your birthday off

Learning & Development

SVQ Level 3 qualification

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Medicash Healthcare Plan

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking Support Workers for the Scottish Borders Housing Support Services based in Longnewton near St Boswells. Opportunities available are full-time and part-time, with a pro rata salary of £28,664.06–£29,702.32 per year based on a 39-hour week.

You will promote health and well-being, help individuals live more independently, and contribute to person-centred care. PVG and SSSC registration or equivalent are required.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to make a difference to the lives of autistic people.
• PVG scheme and SSSC registration or equivalent regulatory body required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the health and well-being of the people you support and help them live as independently as possible.
• Support service users to develop skills for independent living and community participation.

Skills

Compassion for autistic people

Reliable transport to site

Job description

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-631

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

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-631

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.