Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Full Time & Part Time positions available

12.60 13.30 per hour /.589 pro rata

Reference: SA779

Exciting opportunities at Ardencraig! We support 8 autistic adults with 4 more joining us soon. This is your chance to make a real impacthelp people reconnect with services after a long break and support those navigating key life transitions including posteducation. Be part of a team that empowers individuals through a variety of building and community based opportunities including sensory experiences and community projects.

At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide toautisticindividuals thereforethose doing supportwork are known as Autism Practitioners. We provide outstanding training and are continuously improving to ensure all Autism Practitioners are supported and have the skills to deliver a quality service. This post is a good opportunity for those with a generic support worker experience to an Autism Practitioner experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who are willing to learn develop into the role and who share our organisational values: Collaboration; Compassion; Change Makers; Contribution.

If theres one place I wake up feeling excited to go to its my workplace Scottish Autism (Ardencraig/Abbie). Its a place where I find comfort feel valued and make a positive impact in the lives of supported individualsCurrent Autism Practitioner.

Autism Practitioners will work as part of a 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 and their support network.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure the supported individuals life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.

On a daytoday basis Autism Practitioners enable supported individuals:

• To take part in their chosen activities and access local community opportunities
• To help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.
• To promote independence and active citizenship community inclusion support with household chores. Required support may include personal care.

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As part of your role you will be required to undertake shift work including weekends evenings so flexibility towards working hours is key. Full UK driving license and willingness to drive company vehicles is desirable for these roles!

Ive worked in care for over 10 years and I can honestly say that the staff and management are the most positive and helpful I have worked Autism Practitioner

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 Program

• We keep it simple with3 pay points. You progress at your paceas you develop. 12.60 for newly Appointed Colleagues 12.82 for those Confirmed in post (after engagement/probation) with the opportunity to progress to 13.30 per hour as an Advanced Autism Practitioner.

See more about our colleague benefits HERE

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.

Closing Date: 2^nd May

Information Session: 6^th May (Online)

Interview Date: 12^th May

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Registered charity number is SC009068