Autism Practitioner (Support Worker)

Scottish Autism; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday pro rata

Fully funded SVQ training

Life assurance scheme

Workplace Pension (employer matched)

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Scottish Autism is recruiting for a full-time role in Dalkeith, supporting autistic people in a 24-hour residential service. The post offers 37 hours per week with a starting salary of £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after probation and potentially to £14.15 per hour as you progress.

Join the Edinburgh & Lothian team to work in a shared living environment, helping residents build independence, enjoy activities, and engage with the local community while providing person-centred support with

Responsibilities

• To work creatively, creating opportunities and activities within the day service,
• Build positive relationships with the supported people,
• To support people with choice and to engage in their chosen activities,
• To be an active part of their local community,
• To build skills and support them to live as independently as possible,
• To support with personal care where required with dignity and respect

Job description

Dalkeith

Full-Time Position(s) Available (37hours per week)

Salary: Starting at £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £14.15 at your own pace.

Reference: SA1233

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

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in someone's life every day?

Join our Edinburgh & Lothian team in one of our 24-hour residential support services in Dalkeith, where you'll play a vital role in supporting autistic people to live fulfilling, independent lives and achieve their personal goals.

Our residential service provides support within a shared living environment for five autistic people. Using a person-centred approach, we focus on empowering them to lead fulfilling lives by building independence, providing personal and household support, and creating opportunities to connect with their communities.

Why Join Us?

At Scottish Autism, we value the specialist care our staff provide, offering outstanding training and a supportive environment. Whether you're experienced in social care or new to the field, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully.

Key responsibilities:

• To work creatively, creating opportunities and activities within the day service,
• Build positive relationships with the supported people,
• To support people with choice and to engage in their chosen activities,
• To be an active part of their local community,
• To build skills and support them to live as independently as possible,
• To support with personal care where required with dignity and respect

We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Scottish Autism offers you:

We provide an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop. We benchmark regularly to ensure the rates are competitive.

• 30 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
• Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

For more information, or to register for the information session please contact us.

Closing Date: 12 October

Information Session: 6th October

Interviews: 13th & 15th October

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