Autism Practitioners

Job Description

Autism PractitionerFife ServicesCowdenbeath, Lochgelly, Lochore, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Cardenden£12.00 - £12.75 per hour (including funding allowance)Salary: £23,088.40- £24,526.40 pro rata (including funding allowance)Variable hours available & option for weekend shifts only32 days’ Annual Leave which increases to 37 days!£87.20 payment per sleepoverSector leading training provided & Fully funded SVQ qualificationAutism Practitioners within Fife work alongside the Senior Autism Practitioner and team members to develop personalised support plans as well as building positive relationships with the supported individuals, their families, health professionals and other stakeholdersto ensure the supported individuals’ life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support. 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, and have an interest in building relationships. We will support you to learn and develop within the role and offer an extensive autism specific training programme.On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners enable supported individuals to take part in their chosen activities, maintain their tenancies and support individuals to make informed choices that matter. Required support may include personal care, promoting independenceand active citizenship, support with household chores etc. You can also expect to be out and about supporting each individual to access and engage in the local community and taking part in activities that they enjoy.Scottish Autism offers you:Staff wellbeing is priority, and we strive to ensure all colleagues feel valued and supported at work.We provide an excellent 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 ProgrammeFor continuing employees, once confirmed in post we can support sponsorship under the Skilled Visa Route.These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of SSSC Registration and PVG membership for employees.Please note all new employees must register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of starting in post to achieve registration.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: 5th January 2024Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.Registered charity number is SC009068.So, if you’d like to join us 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 call this role Autism Support Worker, Support Worker, Social Worker, Healthcare Worker, Care Worker, Care Practitioner, Support Assistant, Autism Outreach Officer, Support Officer, or Behavioural Support Worker.