Overview
Salary: £27,564.73 - £28,562.27 p.a. Pro Rata • Contract Type: Permanent • Hours: Full Time / Part-Time • Job Reference Number: SW/BOE/533 • Job Location: Scotland • Job Area: Bridge of Earn • Closing Date: 01st October 2025
Role: Support Worker, Bridge of Earn
We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our Bridge of Earn Housing Support Services.
At Autism Initiatives we provide specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to make a difference in the lives of autistic people, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.
Salary details (based on 39 hours per week) £27,564.73 – £28,562.27 p.a. Pro Rata. Job Reference: SW/BOE/533.
Benefits include competitive salary, sleepover rate, generous annual leave, birthday leave, ongoing learning, SVQ Level 3 opportunity, Employee Assistance Programme, and Blue Light Card eligibility.
Interviews and Attendance The closing date for completed applications is 1st October 2025. Interviews will take place throughout October 2025. We will also be attending the Perth UK Careers Fair on Thursday 18th September 10:00 – 14:00.
Responsibilities
As a Support Worker you will: promote the positive health and well-being of the people you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and encouraging them to live as independently as possible.
Regulatory You must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body where applicable.
Eligibility Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Benefits of working with us
* Monthly staff cash prize draw
* Your birthday off work every year
* Medicash health scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
* Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
* Financial wellbeing programme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Wagestream financial planning and support app
Before you start / What we need from you
Prior to starting your application, have on hand: qualification/education history, details of current and previous employment, and contact details of two referees (the first from your current employer). References will be contacted after an offer is accepted and permission is given.
Read our Support Worker Job Description and Person Specification (available in the Apply Now section). Demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria in your own words.
Additional application sections include National Insurance number, where you saw this post advertised, education, training, qualifications, employment history, and references. You will also be asked about eligibility to work in the UK, and whether you have lived outside the UK in the last 5 years.
Equality & Diversity
All applicants who have a disability and meet the criteria will be interviewed. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. For further information, contact HR.
References
Please provide details of at least two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. References from family or friends are not accepted. Employment is offered subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks.
Criminal Records / PVG
Applicants shortlisted for interview will complete a Self-Declaration. PVG scheme checks are part of the pre-employment process for successful candidates.
Legal/work eligibility Are you legally permitted to work in the UK? Are you currently a member of the PVG Scheme?
Other
To drive as part of the role, if required, confirm you have a current UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle, and disclose any driving endorsements as applicable.
Education, qualification and training / Employment History / Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Please provide relevant qualifications, training, and employment history. Refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the required knowledge and experience.
Further Information
In order to help match applicants to services, please declare any relationships with staff or people supported at our services. You will be asked to confirm you are fit for the role, that information provided is correct, and that you understand our privacy notice and pre-employment requirements.
Work with us
Autism Initiatives is a group of charities/companies with a shared commitment to supporting autistic people. If you would like assistance in finding a role, complete the short form and a recruitment team member will contact you.
Contact details for the recruitment team are provided in the application sections.
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