Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Job description

OverviewAutism Practitioners (Support Workers) – Tayside Area Services, Errol Service, PH2

Full Time and Part Time positions available – including small, flexible contracts

Salary: Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace. Sleepover rate: £100.80

Reference: SA1158

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About the roleBe part of our Tayside housing support service in Errol. We are looking to recruit team players who have excellent communication skills and an ability to think creatively. If you are passionate about creating more opportunities for community participation and promoting independence, we'd love to hear from you.

We seek dedicated, open-minded team players with strong communication skills who are outgoing and have a great sense of humour. If you are passionate about promoting community inclusion and building independence, please apply.

What you will doThe autistic gentleman we support enjoys engaging in activities in the local community such as swimming, walks, drives and arts and crafts. This role is an excellent opportunity to support someone to engage in activities they love and to develop independence and new skills, working within a wider multi-disciplinary team. Autism Practitioners work as part of a team to:

Continually develop and implement personalised support plans for the supported person

Build positive relationships with the supported person

Work in partnership with the supported person, their family, support network and health professionals

Work with stakeholders to ensure the person's life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support

On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners enable people to:

Make informed choices using their preferred communication methods

Take part in chosen activities, attend local events, go shopping, holidays, etc. Practitioners may accompany supported individuals to places of interest

Complete tasks to maintain their homes, including paying bills and supporting them to make decisions that matter to them

Live as independently as possible with support for various life skills; this may include support with personal care

A full UK driving license is desirable but not essential. Drivers help us offer more opportunities for supported individuals to engage in their communities.

Qualifications and requirementsOther information related to employment at Scottish Autism includes:

PVG Disclosure checks for all posts

New employees must apply to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting and be registered within 6 months

Scottish Autism covers PVG membership and SSSC registration costs

We value diversity and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism. Please note that access to reliable personal transport is highly recommended due to location and limited public transport options. The gentleman owns his own automatic vehicle which he requires support staff to drive.

How to apply and contactClosing Date: 5 April

Online Information Session: 9 April

Interviews: 14 April

Register your interest by emailing Donna.Watson@scottishautism.org

For more information, please email Andrew.Rafferty@scottishautism.org

Organization and benefitsScottish Autism offers a wide range of colleague benefits. To learn more, click HERE.

Be Here, Be You, Create Change. Registered charity number is SC009068.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Perth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English