Part-time opportunity available
Salary: £24,737.58 – £25,632.81 p.a. pro rata (based on 35 hours per week)
Job Reference: WNSW604EDHS
Location: Edinburgh, Housing Support Services
We have Waking Night Support Worker opportunities for two individuals to join our Edinburgh Housing Support Services.
Job Summary
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. As a Waking Night Support Worker you will be working alongside the people that you support to develop their independence, by supporting their communication and enabling them to make their own choices. You will be responsible for providing support throughout the night, undertaking routines of the service including household tasks and administrative procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary – £13.54 to £14.03 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
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.
Qualifications and Requirements
Passion and positive attitude required. No experience essential. Must be able to support communication and independence of autistic individuals during night shift. Must hold a valid night shift schedule.
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. Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 12th April 2026.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
www.autisminitiatives.org
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