SA56 Autism Practitioner (previously support worker)

Lothian and Borders Area Services

Autism Practitioners (previously Support Workers)

£9.51 per hour on appointment; £9.67 on confirmation; £10.14 advanced development rate

Full Time, Part Time & Casual positions available

Reference: SA/56

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

At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic individuals, therefore those doing support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We provide outstanding training and are continuously improving to ensure all our 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 specialise.

We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop. We benchmark regularly to ensure the rates are competitive.

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 Autism 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.

On a day to day basis, Autism Practitioners enable autistic people to complete all activities of daily living, which includes personal care and household chores. You can also expect to be out and about supporting autistic people to access their communities and to take part in activities of their choosing.

“I really enjoy supporting Autistic Adults to access and be part of our local community” staff member from Lothian

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

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

Registered charity number is SC009068