Senior Autism Practitioner - Fife

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Senior Autism Practitioner - FifeFife Area Services2 Full Time Positions available£32,933 - £35,285An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team within Fife Area Services. Currently supporting over 60 autistic adults within Day, Housing Support & Care at Home provisions across Fife, we are looking to recruit two Senior Autism Practitioners.This is a brilliant opportunity for a creative and forward-thinking leader to manage a fantastic service that transforms autistic people’s lives for the better.As the Senior Autism Practitioner, you’ll ensure the successful delivery of our services in Fife. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a high-quality support service to autistic individuals. You’ll coach and mentorthem to ensure they perform to the best of their ability.Using your outstanding communication skills, you’ll collaborate with agencies, multi-disciplinary teams and families to implement support plans to help individuals to succeed in their day-to-day lives.This is a superb opportunity to undertake exceptional training and lead a hard-working team to success.As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends, evenings and be required for on-call, so flexibility towards working hours is key.We are seeking to appoint people who share our values: Collaboration; Compassion; Change Makers; Contribution."I have been in the Senior role for over 2 years now and while it has its challenges it is extremely rewarding." Current Senior Autism Practitioner, Fife.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 our 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 ProgrammeThese posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of starting in post. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.We welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.Closing Date - Friday 19th April 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 a Senior 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.