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Ref no:
466547
Published:
06/04/2026
Closes:
26/04/2026
Location:
Location not available
Rate:
£13.45 - £14.15 per hour
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time, Part Time

Autism Practitioners (Support Worker) – Ridgepark, Lanark


Pay Scale: Starting at £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £14.15 at your own pace.


Full Time, Part Time positions available, including small contracts


Reference: SA1167


Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role


Embracing difference, leading change


Our Ridgepark service has recently grown as we’ve welcomed a new supported person into the service. With our community recently growing, we're looking for calm, confident Autism Practitioners who can help maintain the stability, warmth, and consistency that make Ridgepark a place where people feel truly at home.


If you thrive on building trust, creating calm and can juggle change with consistency, we’d love to have you on our team! Demonstrable experience in supporting people through significant transitions would be desirable.


Our dedicated team of Autism Practitioners provide personalised support to each person, ensuring their comfort, safety, and holistic well-being. With compassion and respect, we strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and be independent.


Located near Lanark town centre, Ridgepark House is a transitional assessment service supporting autistic adults to develop their skills for the future. Each person has a personalised programme of support incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs. Some activities that the people we support enjoy are:


- Long scenic walks

- Swimming

- Bowling

- Baking

- Gardening

- Other planned trips and visits to places of interest


About the Role:


As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives. As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings.


What We Offer:


We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:


- 30 days’ holiday (increasing with service)

- Life assurance scheme

- Pension (employer matched up to 9%)

- Discount platform

- Employee Assistance Programme


See more about our colleague benefits on our website.


Closing Date: 26th April 2026


Interviews: Week beginning 27th April 2026


Be Here, Be You, Create Change


We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.


Registered charity number is SC009068