Autism Practitioners (Support Worker) – Ridgepark, Lanark

Web Recruit Ltd; Lanark; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic charity organization in Lanark seeks Autism Practitioners to support autistic adults in achieving their aspirations and leading fulfilling lives. The role includes a shift pattern, including nights and weekends. A competitive pay scale starting at £12.60 per hour with comprehensive benefits including 30 days holiday and a life assurance scheme. Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to creating a nurturing environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension matching up to 9%

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in supporting people through significant transitions.
• Ability to maintain stability in changing circumstances.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to support.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving their aspirations.
• Undertake shift work including weekends and evenings.
• Provide personalised support ensuring comfort and safety.

Skills

Building trust

Creating calm

Supporting transitions

Job description

Overview

Autism Practitioners (Support Worker) – Ridgepark, Lanark

Pay Scale: Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace.

Full-time and part-time positions are available, including small contracts.

Reference: SA1102

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About Ridgepark

Our Ridgepark service has recently grown as we’ve welcomed a new supported person into the service. With our community recently growing, we're looking for calm, confident Autism Practitioners who can help maintain the stability, warmth, and consistency that make Ridgepark a place where people feel truly at home.

If you thrive on building trust, creating calm, and can juggle change with consistency, we’d love to have you on our team! Demonstrable experience in supporting people through significant transitions would be desirable.

Our dedicated team of Autism Practitioners provides personalised support to each person, ensuring their comfort, safety, and holistic well-being. With compassion and respect, we strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and be independent.

Located near Lanark town centre, Ridgepark House is a transitional assessment service, supporting autistic adults to develop their skills for the future. Each person has a personalised programme of support, incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs. Some activities that the people we support enjoy are:

• Long scenic walks
• Swimming
• Bowling
• Baking
• Gardening
• Other planned trips and visits to places of interest

About the Role

As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives. As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings.

What We Offer

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 30 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme

See more about our colleague benefits on our website.

Closing Date: 28th November 2025

Interview Date: 1st December 2025

Information session: Register your interest in joining an online information session to have your questions answered! Contact Fiona Lyon.

Be Here, Be You, Create Change

We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.

Registered charity number is SC009068