Autism Practitioner (Support Worker)

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; Lanark; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday pro rata (pro rata)

Fully funded SVQ training

Non-contributory life assurance

Workplace Pension (Employer matched up

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Changeworknow, part of the Access Group, is recruiting for full time and part time roles in the South West team, supporting more than 30 autistic people across Biggar, Lanark and Carluke, with services in Lamington and Lanark. Pay starts at £13.45 per hour, rising to £14.15 as you progress.

Weekend contracts are available and weekend work is a core part of the role. Join us to develop personalised support plans, build strong relationships, help individuals achieve life goals, and support

Qualifications

• Holding a full UK Driving Licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement personalised support plans for the supported individual.
• Build positive relationships with the supported individual and their circles of support.
• Work collaboratively to ensure the supported individual’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.
• Support individuals to take part in their chosen activities and access local community opportunities.
• Help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.
• Promote independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, support with household chores. Required support may include personal care.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Pay Scale: Starting at £13.45 per hour, rising to £ 14.15 at your own pace

Full Time & Part Time positions available

Weekend only contracts available

Reference: SA 12 39

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles

Looking for a career that truly makes a difference?

Join our South West team, supporting more than 30 autistic people across Biggar, Lanark and Carluke , as well as individuals living in our residential services in Lamington and Lanark , to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Every day brings something new and rewarding.

Be part of a team that encourages potential, champions inclusion, and supports autistic people to access the opportunities that matter most to them .

You :

• Develop , review and implement personalised support plans for the supported individual ,
• Build positive relationships with the supported individua l and their circles of support.
• Work collaboratively to ensure the supported individual’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.
• Support individuals t o take part in their chosen activities , and access local community opportunities,
• H elp maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.
• P romote independence and active citizenship, community inclusin, s upport with household chores . Required support may include personal care .

• Holding a full UK Driving License is advantageous .

We recognise that flexibility looks different for everyone. That's why many of our services offer predictable rolling rotas, helping you plan ahead with confidence. This role includes weekend working as a core part of the support we provide.

Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for our colleagues including:

• 3 0 days holiday pro rata (increas ing with 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%)
• Employee Assistance Programme.

These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check.

We review applications regularly and will contact shortlisted candidates as quickly as possible