Autism Practitioner (Support Worker) Dundee

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Tayside Area Services

Housing Support Services - Dundee

Full time & part time positions available

Starting at 13.45 per hour rising to 13.67 after probation. Opportunity to progress to 14.15 at your own pace.

Sleepover Rate - 107.60

Reference: SA1236

Join Our Team in Tayside Make a Difference Every Day!

At Scottish Autism our Autism Practitioners do more than provide support. They help people live fulfilling meaningful lives and achieve the things that matter most to them.

Were looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Autism Practitioners to join our Tayside team supporting four women and two men across two services. Each person has their own interests personality and aspirations and every day brings something different.

Youll support individuals to live as independently as possible and find joy in everyday life. This could involve getting out and about in the community building independence at home connecting with peers achieving personal goals or exploring creative interests.

The team focuses on building positive relationships promoting wellbeing and creating opportunities for people to thrive in their own homes and communities.

A driving licence would be advantageous as the individuals have access to Motability vehicles and enjoy getting out and about in their local communities.

This is a 24/7 service with a mix of morning day evening sleepover and weekend shifts. Our fixed rota pattern provides stability and predictability making it easier to balance work with the things that matter most to you. From family time and social plans to appointments and holidays youll have the reassurance of knowing your shifts well in advance. Sleepovers are available but are not essential for all positions.

As an Autism Practitioner youll be part of a dedicated team supporting individuals to live fulfilling independent lives and achieve the goals that matter most to them. Youll build positive relationships promote choice and independence support people to take part in activities they enjoy and help them develop everyday life skills at home and in their community.

Were looking for people who are compassionate proactive and adaptable with a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of autistic people. Calm patient and consistent in your approach youll be able to encourage and motivate others at their own pace helping them achieve their goals without pressure.

In return youll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values respect celebrates individuality and is committed to empowering autistic people to live the life they choose.

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Scottish Autism offers you:

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These posts are subject 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.

We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.

Online Information Session: 12th October

Closing Date: 19th October

Interviews: 13th & 20th October

Registered charity number is SC009068