Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) Thistle Service – Maryhill, Glasgow

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Thistle Service – Maryhill, Glasgow

Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace.

Sleepover rate £100.80

Full Time & Part Time positions available

Reference: SA825

🎶 Do you have special skills and interests such as music, art, cooking, or crafting that could enhance the lives of autistic people? 🎨

Thistle service is a day service located in Maryhill, Glasgow. Currently supporting 8 autistic people to live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We support people to access the service by providing transport and use the service as a base for accessing the local community.

Those we support enjoy a range of activities including a range of sensory experiences, watching films, pampering sessions, local canal walks, swimming, and accessing the community for discos and local restaurants.

🎯 As an Autism Practitioner, you’ll:

✔ Build meaningful relationships and create personalised support plans

✔ Encourage independence and community involvement

✔ Support activities like swimming, scenic walks, social outings & more

✔ Work across Housing Support & Outreach services in a varied and fulfilling role

We're Looking For:

Are you resilient, compassionate, and eager to make a difference? We want individuals who:

• Stay calm and can adapt in challenging situations.
• Are patient, understanding, and committed to empowering others.
• Work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Have strong observational skills to understand and respond to individual needs.
• Follow a low-arousal approach to support individuals effectively.
• Are keen to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Hold a Full UK driving licence.

💡 Why Scottish Autism?

🔹 A values-driven organisation - Collaboration, Compassion, Change Making, Contribution

🔹 Extensive training & career progression - whether you're experienced or new to social care

🔹 A comprehensive benefits package supporting your wellbeing, learning & development and finances.

See more about our colleague benefits here: https://www.scottishautism.org/jobs/colleague-benefits

💻 Want to learn more about life at Scottish Autism? Join our online information session on 29th April!

Closing Date: 10th August

Online Information Session: Please register your interest by emailing Julie.Byers@scottishautism.org

Be Here, Be You, and Create Change.

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

Registered Charity: SC009068