Support Worker - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Autism Initiatives Scotland
Description
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
Support Workers
Edinburgh
Housing & Outreach Support Services
Full-time, Part-time and Relief opportunities available
£24, £25,243.92 p.a. pro rata (based on 39 hours per week)
£11.97 per hour for Relief Support Workers
Job Reference:
SW/EDIN/351
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.
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
£11.97 to £12.40 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
- Autoenrolment 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?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
Registered Charity No. SC040905
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary:
£11.97-£12.40 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.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 14/09/2023
Reference ID:
SW/EDIN/351
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