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Support Worker Edinburgh, Scotland

Autism Initiatives Scotland

Full Time Edinburgh, Scotland 11.53 - 11.95 GBP HOURLY Today

Job description

Support Workers

Edinburgh

Housing & Outreach Support Services

Full-time, Part-time and Relief opportunities available

£23,472.77 - £24,327.81 p.a. pro rata (based on 39 hours per week)

£11.53 per hour for Relief Support Workers

Job Reference: SW/EDIN/313

Are you looking for a rewarding role?

Do you want an opportunity to make a genuine and positive difference to people’s lives?

Then Autism Initiatives wants to hear from you!

We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our:

Housing Support Services across Granton, Leith, Milton Road, Corstorphine, Morningside and Slateford
Outreach Support Services - providing dynamic outreach services across the Lothian’s within the community, in people’s own homes and within resource centres.

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 - £11.53 to £11.95 per hour
Sleepover rate paid at £10.50 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.

How to Apply?

If you are interested in joining our team, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Full details and how to apply can be found on our website:

https://autisminitiativesjobs.org/jobs/support-worker-313

If you require support with the application process or have any difficulties with our online application form, please get in touch by completing an expression of interest online or contacting the Recruitment Team on 0131 551 7260 and we can send an application pack to you by email or post.

The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 30th March 2023.

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

www.autisminitiatives.org

Registered Charity No. SC040905

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week

Salary: £11.53-£11.95 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Sick pay

Shift:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Autism Initiatives fully complies with Scottish Government COVID19 Guidelines for Social Care settings. Full PPE is provided to all staff.

Work authorisation: