Autism Practitioners - Glasgow and Surrounding Areas

West of Scotland Area Services

Glasgow and Surrounding Areas

Autism Practitioners

Full Time & Part Time positions available

£12- £12.75 per hour / £23,088 - £24,526

Reference: SA 604

Our staff in Glasgow provide Outreach Support Services within the Greater Glasgow area. Our Outreach service provides support for 10 individuals to undertake a range of social and learning activities in addition to community-based opportunities, to promote independence and achieve their potential. Each individual has a personalised programme of support incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs.

At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic individuals, therefore those doing support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We provide outstanding training and are continuously improving to ensure all Autism Practitioners are supported and have the skills to deliver a quality service. This post is a good opportunity for those with a generic support worker experience to specialise. As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who are willing to learn, develop into the role and who share our organisational values: Collaboration; Compassion; Change Makers; Contribution.

“I feel supported by my line manager in my role” Autism Practitioner.

Autism Practitioners will work as part of a team to:

· Develop personalised support plans for the supported individual,

· Build positive relationships with the supported individual,

· Work in partnership with the supported individual, their family, health professionals and their support network.

· Work with stakeholders to ensure the supported individual’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.

On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners enable supported individuals:

· To take part in their chosen activities, and access local community opportunities,

· To help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.

· To promote independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, support with household chores. Required support may include personal care.

As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work (may feature sleepovers), including weekends, evenings and required for on-call, so flexibility towards working hours is key. Full UK driving license is desirable for this role.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

“I love my workplace; the organisation values are displayed on the walls which promotes a positive working environment.” Staff member.

Scottish Autism offers you:

Staff wellbeing is priority, and we strive to ensure all colleagues feel valued and supported at work. 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.

· 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 register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of starting in post. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Closing Date: Monday 10th June 2024

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.

Registered charity number is SC009068