Support Workers
Edinburgh Housing 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-EDIN-611)
We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our Housing Support Services across Granton and Leith.
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
- Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications and Requirements
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 an equivalent regulatory body. Experience is not required, but a genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of autistic people, and a positive attitude, is key.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
Registered Charity No. SC040905
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