Autism Practitioners – Tayside

Tayside Area – Outreach

Part Time position available – 7 hours per week, worked in a flexible manner.

£20,972 - £22,410

£10.90 - £11.65 per hour

Pay Award Pending

Reference: SA574

At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic individuals, therefore those doing support work are known as Autism Practitioners.

This service includes both Housing Support & Outreach. Outreach is a dedicated space for the individual to undertake a range of activities and opportunities within the local community and surrounding area. Housing Support encompasses aspects of the person’s life to promote independence and achieve their potential in daily living skills.

“This is a rewarding service supporting an individual who is creating a path towards independence across all aspects of her life.” Practitioner.

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.

We love what we do, we never lose sight of our purpose and the difference we make in society.

New colleagues must be keen to learn and develop into the role. We will support you to do this by offering outstanding training and we are continuously improving to ensure all our Autism Practitioners are supported and have the skills to deliver a quality service. This post is also a good opportunity for those with a generic support worker experience to specialise.

Autism Practitioners will work with other team members to;

· Work in partnership with the supported individual and their support network,

· Develop and work to personalised support plans.

· Build positive relationships with the supported individual.

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

On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners enable the individual to:

· Access, participate and engage in their local community,

· To take part in their chosen activities:

- The individual loves cycling, being outdoors, walking and being around animals,

· To help maintain their tenancy and support them to make the decisions that matter to them,

· Required support will include promoting positive wellbeing, community and to assist with daily living skills.

Flexibility towards working hours is key for this role – including working some weekends. Being a UK driving license holder is desirable.

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

“Working with Scottish Autism offers a fantastic opportunity to provide a positive impact helping autistic people live incredibly fulfilling lives reaching their full potential, whilst also being self rewarding at the same time.” Autism Practitioner.

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: 17th April 2024

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

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

Registered charity number is SC009068