Advanced Support Worker – Bank

Benefits

Salary: £15.18 per hour

• 28 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (full time); part‑time pro‑rata
• Pension scheme
• No uniform – casual dress
• Flexible working hours and shift patterns
• Guaranteed and contracted hours
• Shopping discounts scheme
• Investment in wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
• Recommended‑friend bonus scheme
• Financial hardship fund
• Company pays provisional visa grant (PVG)
• Support for travel and enjoyment of community activities

Role Overview

Advanced Support Worker for a 30‑year‑old man living at home in Broxburn. The individual has autism, a learning disability and epilepsy, often unpredictable. He uses a wheelchair and relies on support for daily living and independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support 24/7, 7 days a week, managing challenges and crisis situations
• Assist with medication administration, personal care, shopping, cooking and everyday tasks
• Promote independence and decision‑making using social stories and other communication aids
• Maintain boundaries, manage fixation and redirect behavior in a calm manner
• Support participation in hobbies: trains, buses, ice‑cream vans, recycling, music, feeding birds
• Use communication aids and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) techniques where needed
• Work closely with the team within an integrated care setting

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Social Care (or above)
• Strong experience in mental health, autism and sensory communication
• Experience with physical health support and medication management
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support methods, Makaton and Picture Exchange System (PENS)
• Experience required if no formal qualification – must have relevant social care experience

Desired Qualities

• Patience, empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
• Strong work ethic, reliability and honesty
• Determination, problem solving and resilience
• Mentor and share skills with colleagues

Employment Information

Full‑time Guaranteed hours, flexible shift pattern, inclusive of 28 days annual leave.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We embrace diversity and provide a nurturing environment for all staff.

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