Support Worker

Support Workers, Scottish Borders 

Housing Support Services

Full-time, Part-time Opportunities

£28,664.06 - £29,702.32 p.a. pro rata (based on 39 hours per week)

Job Reference: SW-SB-631

We have Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our Scottish Borders Housing Support Services based in Longnewton near St Boswells.

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. Due to the remote location of the service and lack of public transport, the successful candidate must have a reliable way to travel to and from the site independently.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive Salary - £14.08 to £14.59 per hour 

• Sleepover rate paid at £13.45 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.

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?                                      

If you are interested in joining our team, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Full details and how to apply can be found on our website - https://jobs.autisminitiatives.org/job/923077

If you require any support with the application process, or you wish to request an application form be sent to you, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0131 551 7260.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The closing date for completed applications Tuesday 3^rd November 2026

Interviews taking place November 2026.

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

www.autisminitiatives.org

Registered Charity No. SC040905

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