Autism Practitioner - Fife Services Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Dunfermline

Fife Services

Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly and Dunfermline

Autism Practitioners

Full Time and Part Time positions available

£12.00 - £12.75 per hour / £23,088 - £24,526 pro rata

£96 payment per sleepover

Enhanced rate for weekend working

Ref: SA696

Are you a dedicated and confident professional with experience in support roles?

Are you ready to apply your skills and knowledge to a new and rewarding challenge? We are seeking passionate, experienced and enthusiastic practitioners to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support.

About us:

We are committed to supporting over 60 autistic adults across Fife, providing personalised care across a variety of settings. Our services range in the level of complexity and have varying staffing ratios including 1:1 and 2:1 support. At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic people, therefore those carrying out support work are known as Autism Practitioners.

As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who share our values: Collaboration; Compassion; Change Makers; Contribution. New colleagues must be keen to learn and develop into the role.

Key responsibilities:

· Continuously develop personalised support plans with the supported people, their support network, and other stakeholders to ensure their life goals and aspirations are the main focus,

· Build positive relationships with the supported people,

· To support people to take part in their chosen activities,

· Be an active part of their local community and live as independently as possible,

· Complete all tasks necessary to maintain their home and may be required to support with personal care.

As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key. There are physical elements to this role.

To view the Autism Practitioner Job Description, please copy and paste the following link into your browser:

https://www.scottishautism.org/sites/default/files/autism_practitioner_jd_1.pdf

Why Join Us?

We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for each employee. We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop.

· 32 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.

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.

Be Here, Be You, Create Change

Closing Date: Monday 21st October 2024

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.

Registered charity number is SC009068