Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) – Biggar

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

Full Time, Part Time positions available

This is a driver essential role

Reference:  SA946

Join our team in Biggar. Currently providing outreach and housing support to 4 autistic people. We encourage and empower people to access opportunities that matter to them including ice skating, bowling, long country walks, train rides, pampering sessions and sensory experiences.

One person has a strong interest in Dr Who & Star Trek, another person enjoys all thing Disney!

Each person has a personalised programme of support incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs

Applicants should hold a full UK driving license and access to your own car is desirable for travelling to and from the service.

Why Scottish Autism?

Our Autism Practitioners work with a commitment to our values of Collaboration, Compassion, Change Making, and Contribution. Whether you're experienced or new to social care, you'll receive extensive training, support, and opportunities to grow your skills.

As an Autism Practitioner, you will:

• Develop personalised support plans and build positive relationships.
• Support individuals in making choices, exploring interests, and to live independently.
• Partner with families and healthcare professionals to focus on each individual’s goals.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Program

See more about our colleague benefits here: https://www.scottishautism.org/jobs/colleague-benefits

As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends, evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key.

There is so much potential within this role to plan and support people to have exciting and meaningful opportunities within their lives. We need a creative team who have a passion to support people to achieve their dreams and aspirations.

Closing Date:  25th August

Interviews: Week Commencing 1st September

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Be Here, Be You, Create Change

Registered charity number is SC009068

Contact information

Caroline Shirlaw