Support Worker, Scottish Borders

Autism Initiatives Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization is seeking Support Workers in the Scottish Borders to assist autistic individuals through Housing Support and Outreach Services. The role requires a passion for helping others, with no formal experience necessary. You will promote positive health and well-being, deliver support activities, and maintain records. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate and extensive leave. A key requirement is registration with the PVG scheme and legal permission to work in the UK.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing learning and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience not essential, genuine passion for supporting autistic individuals is key.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive health and well-being of supported individuals.
• Deliver support activities at housing and outreach sites.
• Maintain accurate records and attend mandatory training.

Skills

Passion for autistic people

Positive attitude

Education

Registration with PVG scheme

SSSC registration or equivalent

Job description

Support Worker – Scottish Borders

Salary: £27,564.73 – £28,562.27 p.a. (39 hours per week) Pro rata

Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full time – Part time | Reference: SW/SB/545

Location: Scottish Borders, Scotland | Closing date 31 December 2025

Overview

Join Autism Initiatives to support autistic individuals through Housing Support Services in Longnewton and Outreach Services across Galashiels, Bowden, Peebles, Hawick.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote positive health and well‑being of people supported, enabling meaningful independent lives.
• Deliver support activities at Housing and Outreach sites.
• Register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and an equivalent regulatory body.
• Maintain accurate records and attend mandatory training.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience not essential – genuine passion for autistic people and positive attitude key.
• Required: registration with PVG scheme and a Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent body.
• Nationality: Must be legally permitted to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate £13.54–£14.03 (based on 39 hours); sleepover rate £12.60 per hour.
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday off every year.
• Ongoing learning & development, opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Blue Light Card membership, Pension, MedCash scheme, Cycle to Work, Wagestream, financial wellbeing programme.

Application Notes

We are unable to sponsor immigration visas at this time. The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 31 December 2025.