Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cowdenbeath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday pro rata

SVQ training funded

Life assurance

Pension

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Scottish Autism is seeking Autism Practitioners to provide compassionate support to autistic adults across Fife, with 1:1 and 2:1 care settings. The role involves building relationships, enabling participation in activities, and developing personalised plans in collaboration with families and staff.

Evening, weekend shifts and occasional sleepovers are part of the schedule. A full UK driver’s license is advantageous; SVQ development is funded for eligible staff. PVG checks apply.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and confident professionals with experience in support roles.
• Full UK Driver's License would be beneficial to support individuals in the community.
• SVQ training support available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with the supported people.
• Help people take part in activities (swimming, gym, meals out, cinema, events).
• Develop personalised support plans with the supported people and stakeholders.
• Encourage active participation in the local community and independent living.
• Assist with home upkeep and personal care tasks.
• Work shifts including weekends and evenings; some night work may be required.

Skills

Compassionate

Support work experience

UK Driver's license

Education

SVQ qualification (desirable)

Job description

Full Time and Part Time positions available

Pay Scale:

Starting at

£13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £14.15 at your own pace.

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

Ref: SA1222

Looking for a role where compassion meets purpose?If this is you, apply to join our team in

Fife Services

.

About us:

At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide toautisticpeople, thereforethose carrying out supportwork are known as Autism Practitioners. We are committed to supporting over 60 autistic adults across Fife, providing personalised care across a variety of settings. Our services range in their level of complexity and have varying staffing ratios including 1:1 and 2:1 support.

We're looking fordedicated and confident professionals with experience in support roles. We are seeking passionate, experienced and enthusiastic practitioners to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support. While not essential, a

Full UK Driver's License

would be beneficial to support our supported individuals to access their local community.

Key responsibilities:

• Build positive relationships with the supported people
• To support people to take part in their chosen activities such as: swimming, gym, meals out, cinema, parties, going for walks, going on holiday and much more.
• Continuously develop personalised support plans with the supported people, their support network, and other stakeholders to ensure their life goals and aspirations are the main focus,
• To support people to take part in their chosen activities,
• Be an active part of their local community and live as independently as possible,
• Complete all tasks necessary to maintain their home and to support with 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. There are physical elements to this role.

Why Join Us?

• 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%)
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Shift pattern includes days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends. Some contracts have waking nights – ask more for waking night rate and shift pattern.

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.

[e-mail] for more information.

Closing Date: 3rd September 2026

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