Autism Practitioner - Empower Lives with Flexible Shifts

Routes To Work South; Lanark; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Fully funded SVQ training

Non-contributory life assurance

Workplace pension ( employer matched )

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Routes To Work South is seeking Autism Practitioners to support autistic individuals across Lanark and surrounding areas. You will join a close-knit team, delivering personalised support plans, promoting independence and community inclusion, and participating in weekend and evening shift work as required.

Training toward autism-specialist practice is provided. The role welcomes applicants with lived experience of autism and offers a comprehensive training programme, plus benefits including

Qualifications

• Engaging with individuals to inspire joy and happiness
• Committed to low-arousal environments and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement personalised support plans.
• Build positive relationships with the supported individual and their network.
• Support access to work placements, voluntary projects and community opportunities.
• Assist with tenancy maintenance and household tasks; promote independence.

Skills

Engaging

Resilient

Low-arousal approach

Wellbeing focus

Team collaboration

Community involvement

Education

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

SSSC registration or equivalent

PVG membership

Job description

Routes To Work South is seeking Autism Practitioners to support autistic individuals across Lanark and surrounding areas. You will join a close-knit team, delivering personalised support plans, promoting independence and community inclusion, and participating in weekend and evening shift work as required.

Training toward autism-specialist practice is provided. The role welcomes applicants with lived experience of autism and offers a comprehensive training programme, plus benefits including