Nightshift Autism Practitioner: Empower Independence & Care

Catering; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 30 days

Life assurance

Pension (employer matched up to 9%)

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nightshift Autism Practitioners in Helensburgh is seeking Support Workers to join our West of Scotland Area Services team. The role involves delivering tailored support, building trusting relationships, and enabling independence for autistic individuals across our local services.

The position offers full-time hours with progression opportunities as engagement grows, and a strong emphasis on person-centred care within a supportive charity setting.

Qualifications

• Desirable to have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a social care setting

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing personalised support plans tailored to the unique needs of each person.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with the people you support.
• Empowering people to make informed choices using their preferred communication methods.
• Assisting with tasks that enable individuals to maintain their homes, including paying bills and making decisions that are important to them.
• Encouraging and supporting people to live as independently as possible, including developing life skills and providing personal care when needed.
• Collaborating with each person, their family, support network, and health professionals to provide holistic support.
• Partnering with stakeholders to ensure each persons life goals and aspirations are always at the heart of their care.

Job description

Nightshift Autism Practitioners in Helensburgh is seeking Support Workers to join our West of Scotland Area Services team. The role involves delivering tailored support, building trusting relationships, and enabling independence for autistic individuals across our local services.

The position offers full-time hours with progression opportunities as engagement grows, and a strong emphasis on person-centred care within a supportive charity setting.