Senior Support Worker, Edinburgh
Job Reference: SSW-EDIN-603
Salary: £30,962.00 - £32,945.00 p.a.
Hours: 39 hours per week
Location: Edinburgh Housing Support Services
Key Responsibilities
* Support management in developing and maintaining autism‑specific, person‑centred practices and the service development plan.
* Liaise with the practice support team to assist in the preparation of support and communication plans, ensuring consistent practices across support networks.
* Assist with the supervision and direction of the staff team, maintaining high standards of support in line with the organisation’s quality standards and mission statement.
* Commit to on‑call duties as required.
Key Requirements
* Knowledge of current legislation and regulations related to the social care sector and Care Inspectorate requirements.
* Register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or an equivalent regulatory body.
* Relevant experience in social care, ideally with autistic clients.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Sleepover rate paid at £12.71 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
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
Registered Charity No. SC040905
Website: www.autisminitiatives.org
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