Autism Practitioner (Support Worker)

Scottish Autism; Auchterarder; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday pro rata

Comprehensive training

Non-contributory life assurance

Workplace pension (employer matched up

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Scottish Autism is seeking an Autism Practitioner (Support Worker) to help support individuals in their own homes near Auchterarder (PH3 1D). You will build relationships with the person, family and stakeholders, and tailor support to promote choice, independence and wellbeing using a low arousal approach.

The role involves days, evenings, and sleepovers as part of a rolling rota, with progression opportunities and a benefits package. Salary starts at £14.46 per hour, with increases.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, collaborative and committed to supporting someone to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling life
• Enthusiastic about learning on the job
• Able to work a range of shifts including days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends
• Able to learn and apply a low arousal approach to practice
• Able to take a trauma-informed approach to support
• UK driver’s licence desirable

Responsibilities

• Support an individual in their own home to enjoy activities and promote independence and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships with family and key stakeholders
• Use a low arousal approach and tailor support reflecting the person’s life and needs
• Provide personalised support that reflects autism and PMLD
• Participate in a rural, close-knit environment with team and community activities

Job description

Autism Practitioner (Support Worker)

Autism Practitioners

Auchterarder – Postcode: PH3 1D

Starting at £14.46 per hour, rising to £14.68 at Confirmed. Opportunity to progress to £15.16 at your own pace. (Inclusive of rural allowance)

Full and Part Time Positions Available

Additional £107.60 for sleepovers worked

Reference: SA1235

Please note this position is not in Dundee or Perth.

About the role:

Join our team at Appletree Housing Support 2:1 Service, near Auchterarder (PH3 1D), where you’ll support an individual in their own home to enjoy the things that matter most to them. As an Autism Practitioner, you’ll get to know the person, build positive relationships with their family and key stakeholders, and help shape personalised support that promotes choice, independence and wellbeing. Using a low arousal approach, you’ll provide tailored support that reflects all aspects of the person’s life, including their autism and PMLD.

Appletree Community is a close-knit, rural environment which supports the low arousal approach you’ll adopt. With excellent indoor and outdoor space, the supported person enjoys time with their team and as part of their local community by participating in a range of activities.

About You:

• Compassionate, collaborative and committed to supporting someone to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling life
• Enthusiastic about learning on the job
• Able to work a range of shifts which are agreed in advance as part of a rolling rota. Would include days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends
• Able to learn and apply a low arousal approach to your practice
• Able to take a trauma informed approach to support
• Share our organisational values
• A UK driver’s license is desirable

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For more information about this position, please contact Cyanara Ellingford Senior Autism Practitioner, by emailing [e-mail]

What We Offer:

Scottish Autism values our team’s wellbeing and provides a competitive benefits package including:

• 30 days holiday pro rata (increases with service)
• Comprehensive training from day one, including funded SVQ support
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Workplace pension (employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform and Employee Assistance Program

Interview Date: 27th October 2026

Be advised we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role