Salary: £27,564.73 - £28,562.27 p.a. Pro Rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Job Reference Number: SW/WLHS/537
Job Location: Scotland
Job Area: Across Bathgate, Armadale and Livingston
Closing Date: 14th October 2025
Summary
We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our West Lothian Housing Support Services based across Bathgate, Armadale and Livingston.
At Autism Initiatives we provide specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion for 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
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* 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 Tuesday 14th October 2025.
Interviews will take place in late October 2025.
This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
Benefits of working with us
In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.
* Monthly staff cash prize draw
* Your birthday off work every year
* Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
* Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
* Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
* Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
* Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances
Before you start
Prior to starting your application it would be beneficial to have the following information on hand:
* Qualification/Education History / Professional Memberships
* Details of current employment and previous employment history
* Contact Details of 2 Referees – the first must be from your current employer, please note that references will not be contacted until offers of employment have been accepted and permission has been given to do so
We highly recommend reading our Support Worker Job Description and Person Specification (available in the Apply Now section). It will help highlight the areas in your skill set and experiences to reference throughout your application. It is essential that you show on your application how you meet the essential criteria in your own words otherwise you may not be shortlisted.
Are you legally permitted to work in the UK? Yes / No
Equality & Diversity
All applicants who have a disability and meet the criteria will be interviewed.
We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. Please contact HR if you would like further information.
References
Please provide details of at least two referees, the first of which must be your current or most recent employer. References from family, friends or neighbours are not accepted. Employment is offered subject to pre-employment checks including two satisfactory references. We reserve the right to determine what constitutes a satisfactory reference.
Criminal Records
If shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to complete a Self-Declaration and may be asked to disclose relevant convictions. PVG Scheme checks will be undertaken for successful applicants prior to employment.
Do you have a current UK driving licence? Yes / No
Do you have use of a vehicle? Yes / No
Are there any driving endorsements? Yes / No
Work with us
Autism Initiatives Group is a charity and employer. Full details of staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start.
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