Autism Practitioners

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Autism Full time

**Autism Practitioners**

**Edinburgh & Lothian Area Services**

**£12 - £12.75 per hour / £23,088- **£24,526 pro rata**

**Full Time and Part Time positions available in the following locations**:

- Musselburgh service EH21
- Dalkeith EH22

Variety of shift patterns available, including sleepovers.

**Sleepover rate £96**

**Reference: SA699**

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.

At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic individuals, therefore those carrying out support work are known as Autism Practitioners.

As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who share our values**:Collaboration; Compassion; Change Makers; Contribution.**

New colleagues must be keen to learn and develop into the role. We will support you to do this by offering outstanding training and we are continuously improving to ensure all our Autism Practitioners are supported and have the skills to deliver a quality service.

Our Edinburgh & Lothian services deliver support to autistic individuals from a variety of service models.

**Our Services**:

- ARC - Day opportunities supporting individuals with autism to gain new skills and interests in a safe and thriving environment
- Outreach - Supporting autistic individuals within their home and in the community to access local amenities and resources
- Housing Support - To support individuals to maintain their own tenancy and to provide care at home as required
- Adult Residential - To provide a home to supported individuals within a group setting while promoting life skills

As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key.

**Scottish Autism offers you**:
Staff wellbeing is priority, and we strive to ensure all colleagues feel valued and supported at work.

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

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**.**
- 32 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.

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These roles require PVG Disclosure and SSSC registration, with Scottish Autism covering all associated costs.

**Closing Date: 29**th** October 2024**

Registered charity number is SC009068



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