Autism Practitioners - Lothian

Autism Practitioners - Lothian
Edinburgh & Lothian Area Services
£12 – £12.75 per hour / £23,088 - £24,526 pro rata
Full Time and Part Time positions available at a number of locations:
Musselburgh service EH21
Lothian wide EH16
Dalkeith EH22
Variety of shift patterns available, including sleepovers.
Sleepover rate £96
At 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 Autism Practitioners 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.
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.
We love what we do, we never lose sight of our purpose and the difference we can make to people’s lives.
New colleagues must be keen to learn and develop into the role. We will support you to do this by offering outstanding training and we are continuously improving to ensure all our Autism Practitioners are supported and have the skills to deliver a quality service.
Our Edinburgh & Lothian service delivers support to autistic individuals from a variety of service models.
Our Services:
- ARC – Day opportunities supporting individuals with autism to gain new skills and interests in a safe and thriving environment
- Outreach – Supporting autistic individuals within their home and in the community to access local amenities and resources
- Housing Support – To support individuals to maintain their own tenancy and to provide care at home as required
- Adult Residential – To provide a home to supported individuals within a group setting while promoting life skills
As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key.
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 Programme
These 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: 22nd May 2024
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.
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