Autism Practitioner (Support Workers) - South West Area

Scottish Autism

Lanark

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday pro rata

Fully funded autism training

Non-contributory life assurance

Workplace Pension (employer matched)

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Scottish Autism invites applications for Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) covering the South West area, including Biggar, Lanark, Carluke, Lamington and Lanark residential settings. You will support over 30 autistic people, helping them access work placements, volunteering, social activities and independent living.

We value lived experience of autism and are committed to training from day one; PVG disclosure and SSSC registration are required within the stated timelines.

Qualifications

Must be willing to learn and develop into the role
Extensive autism-specific training programme provided
PVG Disclosure check required for all new employees
Must register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of starting

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
Enable supported individuals to take part in activities and access local community opportunities
Help maintain tenancies and support them to make meaningful decisions
Promote independence and active citizenship, including household tasks and personal care as needed

Skills

Lived experience of autism

Social care experience desirable

Job description

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) – South West Area

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. From supporting people to access work placements and volunteering opportunities to enabling meaningful social connections and experiences, 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. As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who are willing to learn and develop into the role and share our organisational values. We will support you to do this by offering an extensive autism specific training programme.

Autism Practitioners work as part of a team to:

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.

On a day‑to‑day basis, Autism Practitioners enable supported individuals:

To take part in their chosen activities, and access local community opportunities,
To help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.
To promote independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, support with household chores. Required support may include personal care.

As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Scottish Autism offers you:

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 covers all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

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