Autism Practitioner

Job Description

Autism PractitionerLothian - Dalkeith Residential Service, Edinburgh£10.68 per hour when confirmed in post(£10.51 per hour - engagement period, £11.22 per hour - advance development rate)Sleepover Rate: £84Salary: £20,221 - £21,587Full Time, Part Time and Casual positions availableReference: SA/274At 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 generic support worker experience to specialise.We keep it simple with three 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 LothianOur 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 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 Autism 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.Our supported living services offer up to 24-hour care and/or support. The emphasis is on the development of skills for independent living, recognising individual choice and aspirations and enabling people to be active participants in their local communitiesand beyond."I really enjoy supporting Autistic Adults to access and be part of our local community." - Staff member from LothianScottish 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: 26th October 2022Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.Registered charity number is SC009068Other organisations may call this role Care Service Manager, Autism Services Manager, Care Services Manager, Care Delivery Manager, Health and Social Care Services Manager, or Social Care Services Manager.To apply for the role of Autism Practitioner, please select the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.