Salary: £30,962.00 - £32,945.00 p.a.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Job Reference Number: SSW/WLOS/507
Job Location: Scotland
Job Area: Across Bathgate, Armadale and Livingston
Closing Date: 03rd September 2025
Are you looking to take the next step in your social care career?
Then Autism Initiatives wants to hear from you!
Senior Support Workers
West Lothian Housing Support Services
£30,962.00 – £32,945.00 p.a.
39 hours per week
Job Reference: SSW/WLHS/507
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our West Lothian Housing Support Services team based across Bathgate, Armadale and Livingston.
The Senior Support Worker (SSW) will support the management team in developing and maintaining the organisation’s standards relating to autism specific, person centred practices and implementation of the service development plan. Liaising with the organisation’s practice support team, the SSW will assist in the preparation of support and communication plans, ensuring consistent practices throughout support networks.
Benefits of working with us include:
- Competitive Salary
- Sleepover rate paid at £12.60 per hour
- 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
- Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your role
- Opportunity to undertake relevant SVQ 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
The Senior Support Worker will assist in the supervision and direction of the staff team and in maintaining the high standards of support in line with the organisation’s quality standards and mission statement. Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector and the requirements of the Care Inspectorate is essential for this role. The post holder will also be expected to commit to on-call duties.
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.
Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The Closing Date for completed applications is Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
Interviews are due to take place on Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th September 2025.
This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.