SA55 Nightshift Practitioners (previously Support Worker)

Haddington Housing Support

Nightshift Practitioners (previously Nightshift Support Workers)

£20,500 - £22,010

Part Time & Casual positions available

Reference: SA/55

“Every day is different in Lothian, and I enjoy experiencing different activities with the individuals we support” staff member, Lothian

Our Services:

ARC – Day opportunities supporting individuals with Autism to gain new skills and interests in a safe and thriving environment

Outreach – Supporting individuals with Autism within their home and in the community to access local amenities and resources

Housing Support – To support individuals with Autism to maintain their own tenancy and to provide care at home as required

Adult Residential – To provide a home to individuals with Autism within a group setting while promoting life skills

Scottish Autism’s Values are:

· Collaboration – we work with others and value their opinions

· Compassion – we work with each other and our service users with care and kindness

· Change Makers – we never stand still, we move positively forward always focussed on quality and being the best

· Contribution – we love what we do, we never lose sight of our purpose and the difference we make in society

It is not necessary to have experience of working within social care as we are seeking to appoint Nightshift Practitioners who share our values and are willing to learn and develop into the role.

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

Scottish Autism offers you:

· 32 days holiday (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

These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check.

Please note all new employees must register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of starting in post.

Scottish Autism is a smoke free organisation. Our aim is to protect the Health and Wellbeing of our employees and the individuals we support by providing a smoke free environment.

Closing Date: 22^nd November 2021

Interviews will be held throughout duration of advert

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.

Registered charity number is SC009068