Scottish Autism
Autism Practitioner (Support Worker)
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Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) - ARC Day Service - Musselburgh
Part Time positions available (21-28 hours per week)
Salary: Starting at £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £14.15 at your own pace.
Reference: SA1232
Join our Edinburgh and Lothian team at our ARC Day Service, where we support autistic adults in all aspects of daily living by providing a structured, meaningful, and engaging environment. We offer a wide variety of activities tailored to individual interests and needs - ranging from creative sessions such as music, art, and cooking to educational programs and practical life skills development. Both on-site and community-based activities are designed to encourage personal growth, social interaction, and enjoyment.
We’re looking for patient, creative, and engaging colleagues who bring a calm, reassuring presence – who also know how to have fun! Most importantly, you’ll be someone who truly listens and values the voices of the people we support. This is a rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to share your hobbies and skills with our supported individuals. Driver preferred but not essential.
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Why Join Us?
At Scottish Autism, we value the specialist care our staff provide, offering outstanding training and a supportive environment. Whether you're experienced in social care or new to the field, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully.
Key responsibilities:
- Continuously develop and implement personalised support plans with the supported people, their support network, and other stakeholders to ensure their life goals and aspirations are the main focus.
- 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.
View the full job description HERE
We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
Scottish Autism offers you:
- We provide an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all.
- We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop. We benchmark regularly to ensure the rates are competitive.
- 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%)
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme.
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These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
For more information, or to register for the information session please contact:
Yvonne.veitch@scottishautism.org
Closing Date: 2nd October
Information Session: 6th October
Interviews: 13th & 15th October
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post
Registered charity number is SC009068
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