Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday pro rata (increasing)

Fully funded SVQ training

Non-contributory life assurance

Workplace Pension (Employer matched up

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Scottish Autism invites applications for Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) in the South West Area covering Carluke, Lanark, Biggar and Lamington. The role offers full or part-time contracts with weekends, a starting pay of £13.45 per hour and progression to £14.15 per hour, plus a sleepover rate of £107.60.

Join a dedicated team supporting over 30 autistic people across Biggar, Lanark, Carluke and residential services.

Qualifications

• Holding a full UK Driving License 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.

Job description

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) – South West Area (Carluke, Lanark, Biggar, Lamington)

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

Sleepover rate - £107.60

Full Time & Part Time positions available

Weekend only contracts available

Reference: SA1247

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

End 2026 with purpose and start a rewarding new chapter with us!

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’ll:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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:

• 30 days holiday pro rata (increasing 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%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check.

Closing Date: 9th December

Registered charity number is SC(phone number removed)

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