Autism Practitioner (Support Worker)

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

ARC Day Service - Musselburgh

Part Time positions available (21-28 hours per week)

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

Reference:SA1232

Join our Edinburgh and Lothian team at our ARC Day Service where we support autistic adults in all aspects of daily living by providing a structured meaningful and engaging environment. We offer a wide variety of activities tailored to individual interests and needs - ranging from creative sessions such as music art and cooking to educational programs and practical life skills development. Both on-site and community-based activities are designed to encourage personal growth social interaction and enjoyment.

Were looking for patient creative and engaging colleagues who bring a calm reassuring presence who also know how to have fun! Most importantly youll be someone who truly listens and values the voices of the people we support. This is a rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to share your hobbies and skills with our supported individuals. Driver preferred but not essential.

Why Join Us
At Scottish Autism we value the specialist care our staff provide offering outstanding training and a supportive environment. Whether youre experienced in social care or new to the field this role provides a fantastic opportunity to learn grow and contribute meaningfully.

Key responsibilities:

• Continuously develop and implement personalised support plans with the supported people their support network and other stakeholders to ensure their life goals and aspirations are themain focus.

• To work creatively creating opportunities and activities within the day service

• Build positive relationships with the supported people

• To support people with choice and to engage in their chosen activities

• To be an active part of their local community

• To build skills and support them to live as independently as possible

• To support with personal care where with dignity and respect

View the full job description HERE

We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Scottish Autism offers you:

We provide an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all.

We keep it simple with3 pay points. You progress at your paceas you develop. Webenchmark regularly to ensure the ratesare competitive.

• 30 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 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 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

For more information or to register for the information session please contact:

Closing Date: 12th October

Information Session: 6thOctober

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post

Registered charity number is SC009068