Autism Support Practitioner — Part-Time, Growth & Training

Scottish Autism; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pro rata

SVQ training

Life assurance

Workplace pension

Discount platform

Employee assistance

Job summary

Scottish Autism’s ARC Day Service in Musselburgh is seeking Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) for part-time roles (21–28 hours per week). The role offers starting pay of £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after probation, with potential progression to £14.15 over time.

Responsibilities include developing personalised support plans, facilitating activities, building relationships, and supporting independent living with person-centred care. Driver preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Continuously develop and implement personalised support plans with the supported people, their support network, and other stakeholders.
• To work creatively, creating opportunities and activities within the day service.
• Build positive relationships with the supported people.
• To support people with choice and to engage in their chosen activities.
• To be an active part of their local community.
• To build skills and support them to live as independently as possible.
• To support with personal care where required with dignity and respect

Job description

Scottish Autism’s ARC Day Service in Musselburgh is seeking Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) for part-time roles (21–28 hours per week). The role offers starting pay of £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after probation, with potential progression to £14.15 over time.

Responsibilities include developing personalised support plans, facilitating activities, building relationships, and supporting independent living with person-centred care. Driver preferred but not essential.