Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Ecruit; Milton of Farr; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Ecruit is seeking Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to autistic and neurodivergent people across Highland settings. The role includes practical and emotional assistance in homes, education settings, and communities, with any days including evenings or weekends required.

The role covers work with both children and adults, with travel across Highland being essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• SSSC registration required.
• Ability to work with autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support in community, home and education settings.
• Work with children and adults, in group and one-to-one settings as needed.
• Communicate with colleagues, professionals, and family members using multiple channels.
• Travel across the Highland area as part of the role.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication

Customer care

Teamwork

Job description

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers): A-ND Highlands IV2 postcode 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, shared interests and 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: 22 nd November 2026