Support Worker

Job Description

Support Worker£9.30 per hour - With a commitment to pay Living WageFull-time, part-time and casual positions availableReference: SA/981Lothian and Borders – Haddington Housing Support“I really enjoy supporting autistic adults to access and be part of our local community.” staff member from LothianOur Services:ARC – Day opportunities supporting individuals with autism to gain new skills and interests in a safe and thriving environmentOutreach – Supporting individuals with autism within their home and in the community to access local amenities and resourcesHousing Support – To support individuals with autism to maintain their own tenancy and to provide care at home as requiredAdult Residential – To provide a home to individuals with autism within a group setting while promoting life skillsScottish Autism’s values are:- Collaboration – we work with others and value their opinions- Compassion – we work with each other and our service users with care and kindness- Change makers – we never stand still, we move positively forward, always focussed on quality and being the best- Contribution – we love what we do, we never lose sight of our purpose and the difference we make in societyIt is not necessary to have experience of working within social care as we are seeking to appoint Support Workers who share our values and are willing to learn and develop into the role.We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.“Working for Scottish Autism has given me valuable experience supporting autistic adults.” Staff member from LothianOn a day-to-day basis, Support Workers enable autistic people to complete all activities of daily living, which includes personal care and household chores. You can also expect to be out and about supporting autistic people to access their communities and to take part in activities of their choosing, which is great fun for all.“Every day is different in Lothian, and I enjoy experiencing different activities with the individuals we support.” Staff member, LothianScottish Autism offers you:- 32 days’ holiday for full-time hours (which increases with your length of service)- Sector-leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ- Non-contributory life assurance scheme- Workplace pensionThese posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check.Please note, all new employees must register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of starting in their post.Closing Date: Friday 5th February 2021Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.Registered charity number is SC009068.So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Support Worker, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.Other organisations may call this role Care Assistant, Junior Care Worker, Trainee Support Worker, Junior Support Worker, Care Support Worker, or Trainee Autism Practitioner.