Support Worker Edinburgh

Location: Loanhead

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with autism? Do you have experience in both autism and mental health? Are you ready to join a dedicated team of professionals providing essential support to individuals in their own homes and within the community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

- Provide support to individuals with autism in their homes and in the community, catering to their unique support needs

- Offer emotional support and companionship to individuals

- Work independently as a lone worker, utilizing problem-solving and decision-making skills

- Embrace a flexible schedule with shifts ranging from 9am to 9pm, accommodating both day and evening shifts

Requirements:

- Previous experience working with individuals with autism and mental health

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Compassionate and patient approach towards individuals with unique support needs

- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for individual caseloads

- Flexible schedule to accommodate varying shift patterns

Why join us?

- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with autism

- Exciting and varied workload, supporting individuals in their homes and within the community

- Competitive pay and paid travel expenses

- Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities

If you are passionate about providing support to individuals with autism and mental health, if you thrive in a lone working environment, and if you are excited about the challenges and rewards of outreach service, we want to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• UK paid care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person