Autism Support Practitioner - Flexible Rotas & Inclusion

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday pro rata

Fully funded SVQ training

Non-contributory life assurance

Workplace Pension (Employer matched up

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Scottish Autism is seeking Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) for the South West Area (Carluke, Lanark, Biggar, Lamington) in Scotland. Roles include full-time and part-time positions with weekend contracts and sleepover options. Starting pay £13.45 per hour, rising to £14.15; sleepover rate £107.60.

PVG check required; visa sponsorship not available. Join a charity supporting 30+ autistic people across Biggar, Lanark, Carluke, Lamington and residential services, helping individuals lead

Qualifications

• Develop, review and implement personalised support plans.
• Build positive relationships with the person and their circles of support.
• Collaborate to keep life goals at the centre of support.
• Support individuals to take part in activities and access community opportunities.
• Help maintain tenancies and support decision-making.
• Promote independence and active citizenship; support with household chores; personal care if required.
• Holding a full UK Driving License is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support individuals to take part in their chosen activities and access local community opportunities.
• Help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.
• Promote independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, support with household chores; personal care if required.
• Holding a full UK Driving License is advantageous.

Skills

Driving license

Personal care

Support planning

Community involvement

Job description

Scottish Autism is seeking Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) for the South West Area (Carluke, Lanark, Biggar, Lamington) in Scotland. Roles include full-time and part-time positions with weekend contracts and sleepover options. Starting pay £13.45 per hour, rising to £14.15; sleepover rate £107.60.

PVG check required; visa sponsorship not available. Join a charity supporting 30+ autistic people across Biggar, Lanark, Carluke, Lamington and residential services, helping individuals lead