Senior Support Worker

Autism Initiatives Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in City of Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Support Worker to join its Madelvic Housing Support Services team. The role involves supporting management in developing autism-specific practices, preparing support plans, and leading a team to maintain high standards. Candidates must have knowledge of social care regulations and commit to on-call duties. The position offers training opportunities, 31 days of annual leave, and additional benefits such as employee assistance programs and discounts.

Benefits

Sleepover rate paid at £12.60 per hour

31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays

Ongoing Learning & Development

Opportunity to undertake relevant SVQ qualification

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card Membership for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in supervision and direction of a staff team.
• Ability to assist in preparing support and communication plans.
• Knowledge of autism specific, person-centered practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in developing standards.
• Assist in the preparation of support and communication plans.
• Maintain high standards of support in line with quality standards.

Skills

Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector

Ability to support management in developing standards

Commitment to on-call duties

Education

Qualification to register with PVG and SSSC

Job description

Salary: £30,962.00 - £32,945.00 p.a. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: SSW/EDIN-M/601 Job Location: Scotland Job Area: Edinburgh Closing Date:19th February 2026

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

The Senior Support Worker (SSW) will support the management team in developing and maintaining the organisation’s standards relating to autism specific, person centred practices and implementation of the service development plan. Liaising with the organisation’s practice support team, the SSW will assist in the preparation of support and communication plans, ensuring consistent practices throughout support networks.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Sleepover rate paid at £12.60 per hour
• 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
• Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your role
• Opportunity to undertake relevant SVQ qualification
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

The Senior Support Worker will assist in the supervision and direction of the staff team and in maintaining the high standards of support in line with the organisation’s quality standards and mission statement. Knowledge of current legislation and regulations relating to the social care sector and the requirements of the Care Inspectorate is essential for this role. The post holder will also be expected to commit to on-call duties.

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 Thursday 19th February 2026.

Interviews will take place in March 2026.>

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.