Waking Night Support Worker

Healthcare & Medical
Midlothian
July 27, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding role at night?

Then Autism Initiatives wants to hear from you!

Waking Night Support Worker Edinburgh, Housing Support Services Part-time opportunity available £25,724.16 – £26,655.93 p.a. pro rata (based on 35 hours per week) Job Reference: WNSW-EDIN-619

We have Waking Night Support Worker opportunities for two individuals to join our Edinburgh Housing Support Services located in Granton.

At Autism Initiatives we provide specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to making a difference to the lives of autistic people, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will be working alongside the people that you support to develop their independence, by supporting their communication and enabling them to make their own choices. You will be responsible for providing support throughout the night, undertaking routines of the service including household tasks and administrative procedures.

Benefits of working with us include:

  • Competitive Salary – £14.08 to £14.59 per hour
  • 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
  • Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
  • Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your Support Work role
  • Opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification
  • Career Progression Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Medicash Healthcare Plan
  • Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

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.

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

Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

The closing date for completed applications is Thursday 6 August 2026 at 11pm.

Interviews likely to be held mid/late August 2026.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

Registered Charity No. SC040905

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