Salary: £27,564.73- £28,562.27 p.a. pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part-Time
Job Reference Number: SW/EDIN-OR/529
Job Location: Scotland
Job Area: Across Edinburgh
Closing Date: 25th August 2025
Support Workers
Edinburgh – Outreach Services
Up to 35 hours per week
£27,564.73 – £28,562.27 p.a. pro rata (based on 39 hours pw)
Job Reference: SW/EDIN-OR/529
We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our Outreach service across Edinburgh.
Our Edinburgh Outreach Services provide dynamic outreach services across the city within the community, in people’s own homes, as well as use of a building base.
We also have opportunities within our university/college team which would be commencing the start of the new term 2025/2026. This team provides support focusing on university/college related skills such as study skills, time management and planning.
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 – £13.54 to £14.03 per hour
- Sleepover rate paid at £12.60 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
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.
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 Monday 25th August 2025.
Interviews will take place early September 2025.
This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
