Senior Support Worker, Edinburgh

Salary: £30,962.00 - £32,945.00 per annum • Contract Type: Permanent • Hours: Full Time • Job Reference: SSW/SH-EDIN/508 • Job Location: Scotland, Shandon • Closing Date: 22 September 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our Shandon Housing Support Services team in Edinburgh.

Role overview

The Senior Support Worker will support the management team in developing and maintaining the organisation’s standards relating to autism-specific, person-centred practices and the implementation of the service development plan. The SSW will liaise with the practice support team and assist in the preparation of support and communication plans, ensuring consistent practices throughout support networks. The post holder will also commit to on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and directing the staff team to maintain high standards of support in line with the organisation’s quality standards and mission statement.
• Ensure knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector and the requirements of the Care Inspectorate is applied.
• Support in the development and implementation of service development plans and practice guidance.
• Contribute to the preparation of support and communication plans and uphold consistent practices across support networks.
• Be available for on-call duties as required.

Benefits

• Sleepover rate paid at £12.60 per hour
• 31 days annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays
• Ongoing learning and development
• Opportunity to undertake relevant SVQ qualification
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card eligibility for discounts

Requirements

• Registration with PVG Scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body is required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting vulnerable groups.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to work a pattern that includes on-call duties.
• Knowledge of current legislation and regulations in the social care sector and Care Inspectorate requirements.

Application information

The closing date for completed applications is Monday 22 September 2025. Interviews will take place early October 2025. Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equality & Diversity

All applicants who have a disability and meet the criteria will be interviewed. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. Contact HR for further information.

References

Please provide details of at least two referees, the first being your current or most recent employer. References will be contacted if you are successful at interview. Employment is offered subject to pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references.

About us / Work with us

Autism Initiatives Group is a charity and a company limited by guarantee operating in the UK. More information about roles and benefits is available through our recruitment team.