Nightshift Autism Support Practitioner – Helensburgh

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Life assurance scheme

Pension (employer matched up to 9%)

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Scottish Autism in Helensburgh is hiring Nightshift Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) for the West of Scotland Area Services. This full-time role starts at £26,878 and rises to £28,571 with engagement and progression. We support two outreach services and three autistic adults with 24‑hour support, encouraging independence and community involvement.

A minimum of 1 year in social care is desirable. Transport is recommended; visa sponsorship is not available.

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 person's life goals and aspirations are always at the heart of their care.

Job description

Scottish Autism in Helensburgh is hiring Nightshift Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) for the West of Scotland Area Services. This full-time role starts at £26,878 and rises to £28,571 with engagement and progression. We support two outreach services and three autistic adults with 24‑hour support, encouraging independence and community involvement.

A minimum of 1 year in social care is desirable. Transport is recommended; visa sponsorship is not available.