Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) - South West Area

Scottish Autism; Lanark; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday pro rata

Fully funded autism training

Non-contributory life assurance

Workplace Pension (Employer matched up

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Scottish Autism is looking for Autism Practitioners to join the South West team, supporting more than 30 autistic people across Biggar, Lanark and Carluke in residential and community settings. You will help with personalised support plans, build relationships and enable daily living goals.

Shift work includes weekends/evenings; full-time and part-time contracts are available. A comprehensive autism training programme is provided; PVG/SSSC steps are noted during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care desirable but not essential; willingness to learn and develop in the role.
• We provide extensive autism-specific training to support progression.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and implement personalised support plans for the supported individual.
• Build positive relationships with the supported individual and their circles of support.
• Enable daily living goals and independence in the community and home.

Job description

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) - South West Area

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

Sleepover rate - £107.60

Full Time & Part Time positions available

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

Reference: SA1228

Embracing difference, leading change

Looking for a career that truly makes a difference?

Join our South West team, supporting more than 30 autistic people across Biggar, Lanark and Carluke, as well as individuals living in our residential services in Lamington and Lanark, to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

From supporting people to access work placements and volunteering opportunities to enabling meaningful social connections and experiences, every day brings something new and rewarding.

Be part of a team that encourages potential, champions inclusion, and supports autistic people to access the opportunities that matter most to them.

As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who are willing to learn and develop into the role and share our organisational values. We will support you to do this by offering an extensive autism specific training programme.

Autism Practitioners work as part of a team to:

• Develop, review and implement personalised support plans for the supported individual,
• Build positive relationships with the supported individual and their circles of support.
• Work collaboratively to ensure the supported individual's life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.

On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners enable supported individuals:

• To take part in their chosen activities, and access local community opportunities,
• To help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.
• To promote independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, support with household chores. Required support may include 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. Weekend only contracts available.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Scottish Autism offers you:

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

• 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%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

Full UK Driving License Preferred

• Any questions please contact: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 28 th September 2026

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

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

Registered charity number is SC009068