Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

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Job summary

A community support organization in the Tayside area seeks part-time Autism Practitioners to empower autistic individuals through supported activities. The role includes developing personalized support plans, engaging in community events, and assisting with daily living skills. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. Drivers are required, offering pay starting at £12.60 per hour, increasing with experience. Closing date for applications is 20.08.25.

Benefits

Wide range of colleague benefits

PVG membership costs covered

SSSC Registration costs covered

Qualifications

• Essential to be a driver.
• Experience in support roles preferred.
• Must be able to follow established support plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalized support plans.
• Build positive relationships with supported individuals.
• Enable people to live as independently as possible.

Skills

Good communication skills

Confidence engaging in community-based activities

Flexibility in approach

Ability to build positive relationships

Job description

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Tayside Area Services

Mains service

Part Time positions available – range of contracts available.

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

Sleepover Rate - £100.80

Reference: SA878

Join Our Mains Team in Tayside – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic individuals, therefore those doing support work are known as Autism Practitioners.

At Scottish Autism, our Autism Practitioners do more than support – they empower. You’ll be supporting people who enjoy active days out, so good communication skills and confidence engaging in community-based activities is important. The people we support enjoy activities including a variety of community activities such as bowling, going to the cinema, going out on day trips, visiting wildlife centres and long walks. A driver is essential.

Autism Practitioners work as part of a team to:

Continually develop and implement personalised support plans for the supported person,
Build positive relationships with the supported people,
Work in partnership with the supported person, their family, support network and health professionals,
Work with stakeholders to ensure the person’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.
On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners enable people to:

Make informed choices using their preferred communication methods,
Take part in their chosen activities, attending local events, shopping, going on holiday etc. Practitioners can expect to go out and about with supported individuals to places of interest,
Complete all necessary tasks which enable them to maintain their homes, including paying bills and supporting them to make the decisions that matter to them.
Live as independently as possible with support with various life skills and may include support with personal care.
We’re especially keen to hear from those who can be flexible in their approach while following established support plans. This role suits someone who is outgoing, proactive, and able to build positive connections.

Join us and become part of a team driven by compassion, collaboration, and real change.

As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings.

View the full Job Description HERE

For more information, please email [e-mail]

Scottish Autism offers you:

We are proud to offer a wide range of colleague benefits. To learn more, click HERE

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.

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

Closing Date: 20.08.25

Online Information Session: Register your interest by emailing [e-mail]

Interviews: 26.08.25

Be Here, Be You, Create Change

Registered charity number is SC009068