Waking Nightshift Autism Practitioners (Nightshift Support Workers), Clannalba

Scottish Autism; Biggar; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Autism is seeking Waking Nightshift Autism Practitioners to support a young gentleman at Clannalba. This role involves providing personal care and fostering a relaxed environment, making a meaningful impact in the individual's life. Candidates should be enthusiastic, adaptable, and possess experience in personal care.

Benefits

30 days holiday pro rata

Sector leading training

Non-contributory life assurance scheme

Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is essential.
• Understanding of emotional regulation and developmental stages required.

Responsibilities

• Support the wellbeing of a young gentleman with personal care.
• Create a relaxed, low arousal environment.

Skills

Experience of providing personal care

Awareness of developmental stages

Familiarity with low-arousal approaches

Knowledge of stress and emotional regulation support

Full UK driving licence

Mature and considered outlook

Job description

Part time & Full time positions available – flexibility within hours for suitable candidates.

Pay Scale: Starting at £14.13 per hour, rising to £14.31 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £15.01 at your own pace. Pay detail is inclusive of Rural Allowance.

Reference: SA788

We’re currently recruiting Waking Nightshift Autism Practitioners to support a good humoured, young gentleman at Clannalba. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference by supporting someone to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life.

About the Role

This young person enjoys interacting, spending time outdoors, playing ball and on the swings, going on shopping trips, spotting lorries, eating chocolate and having a laugh! His current support team describe him as having an infectious laugh and a great personality! He enjoys going at his own pace, and really values having a close relationship with his family.

This person responds best to a trusted team who focus on his support, who show resilience, offer patience, understanding, compassion and a relaxing, low arousal environment and requires full support with personal care.

About You

You’ll play a key role in supporting his wellbeing and creating a relaxed, low arousal environment to promote rest, as well as supporting with all aspects of personal care.

We’re looking for fun, enthusiastic, and adaptable people who can follow the lead of the person you support. You’ll be calm under pressure and naturally collaborative. If you have a laid-back personality, a proactive mindset, and a caring nature, you could be a perfect fit.

We welcome applications from individuals who have:

• Experience of providing personal care
• An awareness of developmental stages and how to support them
• Familiarity with low-arousal approaches
• Knowledge of stress and emotional regulation support
• A full UK driving licence
• A mature and considered outlook

Scottish Autism offers you:

Scottish Autism is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 30 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
• Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Read more about our colleague benefits here: https://www.scottishautism.org/jobs/colleague-benefits

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

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.

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