Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) – Aberdeen Outreach

Scottish Autism; Aberdeen City; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 20.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

30 days holiday pro rata

Sector leading training

Pension matched up to 9%

Employee Assistance Programme

PVG Disclosure check

Descripción de la vacante

Scottish Autism is recruiting Autism Practitioners in Aberdeen, based at our Carnie Drive facilities. You will provide direct one-to-one support to autistic children, young people and some adults, delivering care in homes or education settings within a 15-mile radius.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential, with vehicles for accompanying service users as required. The role offers part-time hours (2 x 15 hours) with薪 £13.45–£14.15 per hour, and a comprehensive benefits

Formación

• Direct, one-to-one support for autistic children, young people, some adults and their families.
• Ability to adapt communication approaches to individual needs.
• Willingness to travel within a 15-mile radius of Aberdeen facilities.

Responsabilidades

• Provide home care and support within client homes, workplaces or education settings within the Aberdeen area.
• Deliver personal care where required and support daily living activities.
• Support individuals in social, educational and community activities to promote independence.

Descripción del empleo

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

Hours: 2 x 15 hour part time roles

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

Are you passionate about supporting autistic children, young people, and adults? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and their families? Scottish Autism is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Autism Practitioners to join our team in Aberdeen, with a base at our facilities in Carnie Drive, Aberdeen. A full UK Driving Licence is essential, as well as access to your own car and willingness to have supported people in your car.

The Role

As an Autism Practitioner, you will provide direct, one-to-one support to autistic children, young people, some adults, and their families. This role is both varied and rewarding, offering you the opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities, including:

• Home Care and Support: Delivering care, support and assistance within the homes, places of work or education of our children, young people, adults, and families within a 15-mile radius of our Aberdeen facilities. This may include the provision of personal care.

What is important to the people we support:

• Staff who are happy and out-going
• Staff who arrive prepared and open to talking about themselves
• “I like staff who enjoy giving and receiving hugs”
• Staff who have good values and understand LGBTQIA communities or show a willingness to learn
• Staff who can adapt to various communication approaches

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for our colleagues including:

3 0 days holiday pro rata (increas ing with length of service)

Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ

Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)

Employee Assistance Programme.

These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check.

Closing Date: 20 th November

We review applications regularly and will contact shortlisted candidates as quickly as possible