Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Tayside Area Services – Errol Service, PH2 Postcode

Full Time and Part Time positions available – including small, flexible contracts

Pay Scale:
Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace

Sleepover Rate - £100.80

Reference:  SA1158

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Embracing difference, leading change

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Tayside housing support service in Errol.

We are looking to recruit team players who have excellent communication skills and an ability to think creatively. Are you passionate about creating more opportunities for community participation and promoting independence?

We are looking for dedicated, open minded team players with strong communication skills, who are outgoing and have a great sense of humour. If you're passionate about promoting community inclusion and building independence, we would love to hear from you.

The autistic gentleman we support enjoys engaging in all kinds of activities in their local community such as swimming, walks, drives and arts and crafts. This role is an excellent opportunity to support someone to engage in activities that they love and develop independence and new skills, working within a wider multi-disciplinary team.

Employee Insights:

“An experience never to be forgotten. From the very first day meeting with the supported individual and the team of dedicated staff, we developed a close knitted relationship built off trust. One area I found to be very influential in their life was humour and this is one thing that I love about them.”

Autism Practitioners work as part of a team to:

• Continually develop and implement personalised support plans for the supported person,
• Build positive relationships with the supported person,
• Work in partnership with the supported person, their family, support network and health professionals,
• Work with stakeholders to ensure the person’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support. 

On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners enable people to:

• Make informed choices using their preferred communication methods,
• Take part in their chosen activities, attending local events, shopping, going on holiday etc. Practitioners can expect to go out and about with supported individuals to places of interest,
• Complete all necessary tasks which enable them to maintain their homes, including paying bills and supporting them to make the decisions that matter to them.
• Live as independently as possible with support with various life skills and may include support with personal care.

A full UK driving license is desirable for this role, though not essential. Drivers help us offer more opportunities for supported individuals to engage in their communities.

View the full Job Description HERE

For more information, please email Andrew.Rafferty@scottishautism.org

Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a wide range of colleague benefits. To learn more, click HERE 

These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC registration for employees.

We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.

Please note that due to our location, access to reliable personal transport is highly recommended, as public transport options are limited.

The gentleman owns his own automatic vehicle which he requires support staff to drive.

Closing Date: 5th April

Online Information Session: 9th April

Register your interest by emailing Donna.Watson@scottishautism.org

Interviews: 14th April

Be Here, Be You, Create Change

Registered charity number is SC009068

Contact information

Caroline Shirlaw