Autism Practitioner

Job Description

Autism PractitionerLothian - Bonnyrigg£10.03 to £10.71 per hour (PAY AWARD PENDING)£19,300 - £20,600Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual positions availableAt 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 AutismPractitioners 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. "Scottish Autism is a very supportive employer" staff member from Lothian.Our Services:ARC - Day opportunities supporting individuals with Autism to gain new skills and interests in a safe and thriving environmentOutreach - Supporting individuals with Autism within their home and in the community to access local amenities and resourcesHousing Support - To support individuals with Autism to maintain their own tenancy and to provide care at home as requiredAdult Residential - To provide a home to individuals with Autism within a group setting while promoting life skillsScottish Autisms 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 societyIt is not necessary to have experience of working within social care as we are seeking to appoint Support Workers 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, Support Workers 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 totake part in activities of their choosing, which is great fun for all."I really enjoy supporting autistic adults to access and be part of our local community" staff member from Lothian.Scottish Autism is currently undergoing a period of digital transformation which will result in all documentation and processes being managed online and electronically from April 2020. Training on the new system will be provided to all staff.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 PensionThese 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.Closing Date: 27th April 2022Interviews will be held on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the duration of the advert.Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.Registered charity number is SC009068.So, if youre seeking a new opportunity as an Autism Practitioner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.Other organisations may refer to this role as Support Worker, Autism Support Worker, Trainee Support Worker, Junior Care Worker, Trainee Carer, Care Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, Junior Social Care Worker, or Carer.