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Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can help individuals build independence in their own homes and give families essential peace of mind? Scottish Autism is seeking dedicated, adaptable Respite & Housing Support Workers to join our South West Service covering Lanark, Carluke, and Biggar.
We are recruiting for 6 Full-Time (FTE) positions to provide high-quality housing support and flexible respite care to autistic adults across the region.
Pay Rates & Financial Progression
- Starting Rate: £13.45 per hour
- Post-Engagement Rate: £13.67 per hour
- Progression Scale: Clear pathway to progress to £14.15 per hour
- Sleepover Allowance: Additional £107.60 per sleepover shift worked
Shift Patterns & Working Hours
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week / 6 FTE vacancies available)
- Schedule: Day and evening shift patterns, including weekends.
- Flexibility: Requires flexibility to accommodate respite schedules, evening housing visits, and weekend support routines.
Key Responsibilities & Role Overview
As a Respite & Housing Support Worker, you will empower service users to manage their tenancies, enjoy community activities, and provide families with reliable respite cover:
- Housing Support & Independent Living: Assist individuals with day-to-day household chores, tenancy management, meal preparation, and budgeting skills.
- Respite Support: Deliver structured, meaningful respite care both in-home and in the community, giving primary carers a vital break while providing service users with engaging activities.
- Keyworking: Act as a Keyworker-coordinating support plans, tracking goals, and advocating for the individual's choices and needs.
- Personal Care: Deliver respectful, dignified personal care assistance tailored to individual support plans.
- Low-Arousal Approach: Apply positive behavior support strategies using Studio 3 principles to reduce stress and foster safe, comfortable home environments.
How to Apply
- Email: Email with your up to date CV
- Phone: Call our recruitment team on 0131 240 0887 for an informal chat about housing support opportunities in Lanark, Carluke, and Biggar.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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