Scottish Autism
Autism Practitioner (Support Worker)
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Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) – South West Area (Carluke, Lanark, Biggar, Lamington)
Pay Scale
Starting at £13.45 per hour, rising to £14.15 at your own pace
Contract Types
- Sleepover rate - £107.60
- Full Time & Part Time positions available
- Weekend only contracts available
Reference
SA1239
Visa Sponsorship
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles
About the Role
Looking for a career that truly makes a difference?
Join our South West team, supporting more than 30 autistic people across Biggar, Lanark and Carluke, as well as individuals living in our residential services in Lamington and Lanark, to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Every day brings something new and rewarding.
Be part of a team that encourages potential, champions inclusion, and supports autistic people to access the opportunities that matter most to them.
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Responsibilities
You'll:
- Develop, review and implement personalised support plans for the supported individual
- Build positive relationships with the supported individual and their circles of support
- Work collaboratively to ensure the supported individual’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support
- Support individuals to take part in their chosen activities, and access local community opportunities
- Help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them
- Promote independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, support with household chores. Required support may include personal care
Holding a full UK Driving License is advantageous.
Benefits
We recognise that flexibility looks different for everyone. That's why many of our services offer predictable rolling rotas, helping you plan ahead with confidence. This role includes weekend working as a core part of the support we provide.
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Scottish Autism offers you:
- 30 days holiday pro rata (increasing with 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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Requirements
These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check.
Application
Please contact Jennifer Somerville for any questions or if you'd like more information – jennifer.somerville@scottishautism.org / 07713092179
Closing Date
9th November
We review applications regularly and will contact shortlisted candidates as quickly as possible
Company
Registered charity number is SC009068
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