Senior Support Worker

2 days ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Autism Initiatives Scotland Full time

**Senior Support Worker**

**Edinburgh Outreach Services**

**£26,369.00 - £28,058.00 p.a.**

**39 hours per week**

**Job Reference: SSW/EDIN-EO/215**

Are you looking progress your social care career?

Do you want an opportunity to make a genuine and positive difference to people’s lives?

Then Autism Initiatives wants to hear from you

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our Edinburgh Outreach Services.

We provide dynamic outreach services across the Lothian’s within the community, in people’s own homes and within resource centres. The Senior Support Worker (SSW) will support the management team in developing and maintaining the organisation’s standards relating to autism specific and person centred practices. 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 £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 Senior role
- Opportunity to undertake relevant qualification for the role
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Cycle to Work 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 in both teams 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, the successful applicant 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 do I apply?**

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Registered Charity No. SC040905

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £26,369.00-£28,058.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 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, City of Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

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