Nightshift Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) – Full Time –

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 (Support Workers)

West of Scotland Area Services

Helensburgh

Full-Time position available

Salary: Starting at £26,878, rising to after engagement £27,205. Opportunity to progress to £28,571

Please note that due to our location, access to reliable personal transport is highly recommended, as public transport options are limited

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Reference: SA1225

Embracing difference, leading change

We are expanding our services in Helensburgh and have 2 new outreach services!

Our new outreach services support one young autistic male who has a passion for lego building, gardening and going to the gym and one young autistic female who is very creative and enjoys participating in art and craft activities.

Our Helensburgh team also provide 24 hour support to 3 young, autistic adults who love being active, having a busy social life and keeping connections within their local community.

About the Role:

As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Successful applications should:

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

What We Offer:

• 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Program

For more information or an informal chat please contact Letitia Baselala, Senior Autism Practitioner, by email: (url removed)

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Closing Date: 16th September 2026

Be Here, Be You, Create Change

Registered charity number is SC(phone number removed)

Salary: £26878 – £28571/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: G84, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute