Support Worker, Edinburgh Outreach

Autism Initiatives Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Scotland seeks dedicated Support Workers for their Outreach services across Edinburgh. This part-time role involves promoting the well-being and independence of autistic individuals. With competitive pay and a commitment to ongoing learning, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

31 days Annual Leave Entitlement

Your birthday off every year

Ongoing Learning & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Membership

Qualifications

• Experience not essential, but a genuine passion for making a difference is key.
• Must register with Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive health and well-being of supporters.
• Encourage independent living.
• Support university/college related skills.

Skills

Positive attitude

Support skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 qualification

Job description

Salary: £27,564.73- £28,562.27 p.a. pro rata Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: SW/EDIN.OR/522 Job Location: Scotland Job Area: Across Edinburgh Closing Date:02nd July 2025

£27,564.73 – £28,562.27 p.a. pro rata (based on 39 hours pw)

Job Reference: SW/EDIN-OR/522

We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our Outreach service across Edinburgh.

Our Edinburgh Outreach Services provide dynamic outreach services across the city within the community, in people’s own homes, as well as use of a building base.

We also have opportunities within our university/college team which would be commencing the start of the new term 2025/2026. This team provides support focusing on university/college related skills such as study skills, time management and planning.

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 – £13.54 to £14.03 per hour
• Sleepover rate paid at £12.60 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
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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.

Please note we areunableto sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Closing Date for completed applications is Wednesday 2ndJuly 2025.

Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th July 2025.

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.