Autism Practitioners

Autism Practitioners

New Struan School Residences

Full Time, Part Time positions available

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

Sleepover rate £96

Reference: SA676

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a part of our New Struan School residential team. New Struan residence currently support 11 young people between the ages of 10-18 years old. The support packages vary from 52-week placements to respite services. New Struan residence are looking for enthusiastic people that would fit the autism practitioner role.

At Scottish Autism, we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic individuals, therefore those doing 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 and are willing to learn and develop into the role. We will support you to do this by offering an extensive autism specific training programme. We are seeking to appoint people who share our values: Collaboration; Compassion; Change Makers; Contribution.

Autism Practitioners will work as part of the 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.
- 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.
- To help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.
- Required support includes personal care, support with medication administration, promoting independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, support with household chores etc.
- You can also expect to be out and about supporting young people to access and engage in their local community and to take part in activities of their choice, which is great fun for all.

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

"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 3 months of starting in post. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Closing Date: 2nd 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.

Be Here, Be You, Create Change

Registered charity number is SC009068

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