Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Scottish Autism; Inverness; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Autism is seeking staff to provide practical and emotional support to autistic and neurodivergent individuals across the Highlands. You will work in homes, communities and education settings, supporting children and adults with a person-centred approach.

Travel throughout the Highland area is required; driving is essential. Flexible hours include evenings and weekends, with 12-16 hours per week. A caring, independent worker is valued and training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence essential.
• Must register with SSSC.
• Desirable: previous related experience is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a high quality, safe and stimulating environment for autistic and neurodivergent people.
• Work with children and adults in community, home and education settings.
• Communicate with service users, families and professionals using multiple channels.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SSSC registration

Job description

Salary

Salary: £13.45 - £13.67 per hour

Hours: Part Time, 12-16 hours per week (inclusive of evening and weekend working, between the hours of 6am & midnight)

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

The Role

With a variety of hours available, to meet a variety of needs, you will assist in the provision of a high quality, safe, secure, and stimulating environment, offering practical and emotional support to autistic and neurodivergent people of all ages within the community, their homes and education settings. We work with both children and adults. All our staff are carefully matched with the people we support dependent on experience, skills, sharedinterestsand preferences.

You will be part of a caring and motivated team, however, will require the skills and abilities to work on your own initiative. Travel throughout the Highland area will be required, so being a car driver is essential. It is essential you can work creatively, collaboratively and can communicate with children, young people and adults using several channels, as well as colleagues, external professionals, and family members and carers. You will require to have the ability to support people in group settings, on a one-to-one basis, as well as on a two staff to one person we support basis, dependent on individual needs.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence essential
• Essential: A passion for working with neurodiverse individuals and a commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care and support. Must register with SSSC.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications, although full training will be provided.

Closing Date: 22nd November 2026

We review applications regularly and will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange interview availability

Contact Information: For any inquiries, please reach out to Charlie Spooner at or Simone Stewart at

We look forward to welcoming you to our team