Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

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 in the Scottish Borders is recruiting Support Workers for Longnewton near St Boswells. We offer full-time and part-time opportunities with a pro rata salary of £28,664.06 to £29,702.32 per annum based on 39 hours per week, plus competitive benefits.

You’ll receive 31 days annual leave, birthday leave, SVQ Level 3 development, pension, healthcare, and discounts. PVG and SSSC registration required; interviews September 2026; closing date Sept 7 2026.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and well-being of the people you support, helping them live independently.
• Must register with PVG scheme and SSSC or equivalent.
• Opportunities for learning and career progression.

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-626

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

• 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.

The closing date for completed applications Monday 7th September 2026

Interviews taking place September 2026.

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

www.autisminitiatives.org

Registered Charity No. SC040905

INDSP