Autism Practitioners Previously Support Workers - Edinburgh

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Autism Practitioners (Previously Support Workers) - EdinburghSupport Workers (Autism)Lothian - Edinburgh£10.19 per hour when confirmed in post (£10.03 per hour - engagement period, £10.71 per hour - advance development rate)£19,300 - £20,600Full-Time, Part-Time & Casual PositionsAt 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."I love being part of supporting someone towards happiness and independence" 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 opinionsCompassion- we work with each other and our service users with care and kindnessChange Makers- we never stand still, we move positively forward always focussed on quality and being the bestContribution- 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 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 communitiesand to take part in activities of their choosing. There will be occasional sleepover shifts available."I feel supported and encouraged by my line manager and team" staff member, 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. 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 asmokefreeenvironment.Closing Date: 2nd February 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 SC009068So, if youre seeking a brilliant 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, Care Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, or Carer.