Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days incl. holidays

Birthday off

Sleepover/shift rates

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Health plan

Job summary

Autism Initiatives is seeking Support Workers for Housing Support and Outreach Services across Bathgate and Livingston. You will support individuals in their homes, in the community, and at our resource centre, contributing to meaningful, independent lives.

Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion for making a difference to autistic people is key; PVG and SSSC registration are required. This role offers progression and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to make a difference to autistic people is key.

Responsibilities

• Promote the positive health and well-being of the people you support.
• Enable them to have a meaningful life and live as independently as possible.

Job description

Full time & Part time opportunities

Job Reference: SW-WL-623

We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our:

• Housing Support Services across Bathgate and Livingston
• Outreach Support Services - providing dynamic outreach services across Livingston within the community, in people’s own homes and within our resource centre.

Support Workers

West Lothian Services - Housing & Outreach

Full time & Part time opportunities

£28,664.06 - £29,702.32 p.a. pro rata (based on 39 hours per week)

Job Reference: SW-WL-623

We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our:

• Housing Support Services across Bathgate and Livingston
• Outreach Support Services - providing dynamic outreach services across Livingston within the community, in people’s own homes and within our resource centre.

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
• Cycle to Work 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.

The closing date for completed applications Monday 31st August 2026.

Interviews due to be held in September 2026.

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

www.autisminitiatives.org

Registered Charity No. SC040905

INDSP