Autism Practice Advisor

Scottish Autism; Biggar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Costs of PVG membership and SSSC registration covered

Wide range of colleague benefits

Job summary

A Scottish charity supporting individuals with autism is seeking a Practice Advisor. This full-time role involves using coaching skills to build reflective practices and support staff in applying theoretical knowledge into practical strategies. Candidates should have strong knowledge of autism, 3-5 years of preferred practice, and a commitment to reducing restrictive practices. The role requires flexibility in working hours due to service needs, and applicants must hold a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of autism and its lifelong impacts.
• 3-5 years of preferred autism practice or relevant lived experience.
• Ability to apply a coaching model to practice development.

Responsibilities

• Use coaching to build reflective practices across teams.
• Support the application of theory into practice.
• Help colleagues working towards SVQ qualifications.

Skills

Knowledge of autism

Coaching skills

Conflict resolution

Team player

Job description

Fixed term for 1 year – possibility of extending this

Full time – 37 hours per week

SA1174

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

Can you coach and mentor colleagues? Can you promote voice and choice for the individuals we support so their voice leads their support? Do you have a ‘can‑do’, solutions focused approach? If the answer to each of these questions is yes, then perhaps the Practice Advisor role within Clannalba service is for you!

As a Practice Advisor at Clannalba you will help mould and shape support to meet the needs and aspirations of each supported individual, modelling exemplary autism practice to embrace difference and lead change.

Sharing your skills to coach, share knowledge and encourage reflective practice, you will help teams embed theory into practical day‑to‑day support approaches to promote wellbeing, voice and participation and reduce stress. This role is primarily based at Clannalba, near Biggar but as Practice Advisor you will link in with other colleagues in the South West Region and with the wider Practice Development Team.

In this role, you will:

• Use coaching skills to build reflective, informed practice across teams
• Support the translation of contemporary theory into practice and support the embedding of learning that focuses on reducing stress and promotes overall wellbeing
• Support colleagues working towards SVQ qualifications
• Collaborate with Supported Individuals & their loved ones, and with colleagues including our Participation Coordinator and Low Arousal Leads
• Deliver internal learning sessions and contribute to practice development projects
• Take an active role in our new Autism Practitioner Award, including support and assessment
• Work in harmony with Senior leaders in Clannalba with occasional on call support when required
• Promote voice and choice for supported individuals and be able to evidence positive change

We’re looking for people who:

• Have strong knowledge of autism and the impact across the lifespan
• Preferred autism practice of 3-5 years or lived experience with the knowledge and ability to translate and apply theoretical knowledge into practice
• Are committed to reducing restrictive practices
• Are a team player who can walk alongside people we support and colleagues
• Are confident working through change and supporting others through change
• Have the ability to apply a coaching model to practice development
• Have an understanding of conflict resolution and handling challenges
• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to personal transport (due to the rural nature of Clannalba)

Scottish Autism Offers You:

We are proud to offer a wide range of colleague benefits.

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Successful candidate will be required to be SSSC registered and 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.

The successful candidate will be required to be flexible in their working times to meet the needs of supported individuals, Clannalba service and to link with the wider Practice Development team. This will include days, evenings and weekends when required.

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.

For more information or an informal chat, please contact Jennifer Somerville, Services Manager, by email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 14th May 2026