Support Worker

Autism Initiatives Group of Companies; Prestonpans; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover rate

Annual leave

Birthday off

Learning & development

SVQ Level 3

Career progression

EAP

Pension

Medicash

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Autism Initiatives Group of Companies is hiring Support Workers for East Lothian and Midlothian housing support services, based in Prestonpans, Mayfield and Loanhead. You will promote wellbeing and help individuals live as independently as possible.

Experience is not essential; a genuine passion and positive attitude are key. PVG registration and SSSC or equivalent regulatory body are required. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time. Closing date 23 August 2026.

Qualifications

• PVG registration is required
• SSSC or equivalent regulatory body is required
• Passion and positive attitude are essential
• Willingness to undertake training and development

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

Support Worker

East Lothian & Midlothian 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-EML-622

We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our East Lothian Housing Support Teams based in Prestonpans, and our Midlothian Housing Support Services based across Mayfield and Loanhead.

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
• 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 is Sunday 23 August 2026.

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

www.autisminitiatives.org

Registered Charity No. SC040905

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