Practice Advisor - Appletree Tayside
Practice Advisor- Appletree
Full Time 37 hours per weekmade up of 20hours of support (Permanent)
Salary:32819- 34989(including Rural Allowance)
Ref:SA1153
Postcode: PH3
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
Embracing difference leading change
About us:
Scottish Autism is dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happyhealthyand fulfilling lives. We believe in the power of relationships to transform the lives of the people we help build a more caring compassionate and inclusive Scotlandone relationship at a time.
About theopportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part ofAppletree service.Supporting the individualyoullbuild a nurturing relationship withthe person whilst gaining a rich understanding of them and how best to support.Collaboratingwith the dedicated teamyou will use coachingtrainingand practical advice to develop and improve autism practice.As an organisation we follow a stress reduction model of support ensuring a low stress environment is achieved.
In this role you will:
Beactivelyinvolved in service delivery minimum of 20 hours per week
Reporting to the Tayside Services ManagertheAppletree Practice Advisor will support the translation of theory into practice and support the embedding of learning that focuses on reducing stress supporting wellbeingand individual voice and choice
Support staff to completean SVQ relevant to their registration with the SSSC
Work collaboratively withtheservicesand our low arousal leadsto ensure the consistent application ofour low arousal approach.
Form an important part ofthe persons support network; liaising withthe persontheirfamily the widerteamand various stakeholdersto ensure the persons needs and goals are met.
About You:
The successful candidate will:
Havehigh levelofcontemporary knowledge and understanding of autism and autistic people and their families across the lifespan
Have understanding how traumaimpactson an individualslife
Haveautismpractice or lived experience with the knowledgeand abilitytotranslate andapplycomplextheoretical knowledgeinto practice.
Be committed to the elimination of restrictive practice and restraint.
Be a change maker always looking for ways to improve processes and service levels and to add value
SVQ 3 or working towards achieving this
Have the ability toapply a coaching model to practice development
Have experience of managing conflict and challenging situations
Full Job descriptionHERE:
Scottish Autism Offers
32 days holiday (which increases with your length of service)
Non-contributory life assurance scheme
Workplace Pension
Wellbeing support
Access to High Street Retailer and Gym discounts
Smoke Free Organisation
See our comprehensive benefits packageHERE:
Thispostissubject to a PVG Disclosure new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our visionmissionand values.We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
Closing Date:18thMarch 2026
Be Here Be You Create Change
Registered charity number is SC009068