Autism Support Specialist — Residential Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday pro rata

Fully funded SVQ training

Life assurance scheme

Workplace Pension (employer matched)

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Scottish Autism is recruiting for a full-time role in Dalkeith, supporting autistic people in a 24-hour residential service. The post offers 37 hours per week with a starting salary of £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after probation and potentially to £14.15 per hour as you progress.

Join the Edinburgh & Lothian team to work in a shared living environment, helping residents build independence, enjoy activities, and engage with the local community while providing person-centred support with

Responsibilities

• 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 is recruiting for a full-time role in Dalkeith, supporting autistic people in a 24-hour residential service. The post offers 37 hours per week with a starting salary of £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after probation and potentially to £14.15 per hour as you progress.

Join the Edinburgh & Lothian team to work in a shared living environment, helping residents build independence, enjoy activities, and engage with the local community while providing person-centred support with