Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) - Biggar
£12.00 - £12.75 per hour / £23,088 - £24,526 pro rata
Full Time, Part Time positions available
Reference: SA705
Join our team in Biggar. Currently providing outreach and housing support to 4 autistic people. We encourage and empower people to access opportunities that matter to them including ice skating, bowling, long country walks, train rides, pampering sessions and sensory experiences.
One person has a strong interest in Dr Who & Star Trek, another person enjoys all thing Disney!
Each person has a personalised programme of support incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs.
Applicants should hold a full UK driving license and access to your own car is desirable for travelling to and from the service.
Why Scottish Autism?
Our Autism Practitioners work with a commitment to our values of Collaboration, Compassion, Change Making, and Contribution. Whether you're experienced or new to social care, you'll receive extensive training, support, and opportunities to grow your skills.
As an Autism Practitioner, you will:
- Develop personalised support plans and build positive relationships.
- Support individuals in making choices, exploring interests, and to live independently.
- Partner with families and healthcare professionals to focus on each individual's goals.
What We Offer:
- Join a progressive organisation and develop within a supportive team environment.
- Connect with inspiring individuals, each with unique interests, skills, and talents.
- Thrive in a rewarding role backed by a comprehensive benefits package, covering health and wellbeing, continuous learning, and financial perks—something for everyone.
See more about our colleague benefits on our website.
As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends, and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key.
There is so much potential within this role to plan and support people to have exciting and meaningful opportunities within their lives. We need a creative team who have a passion to support people to achieve their dreams and aspirations.
Closing Date: 3rd December 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