Autism Practitioner (Support Workers) - West of Scotland

Job description

Autism Practitioner (Support Workers) - West of ScotlandStarting at £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £14.15 at your own pace.

Nightshift Rate: Starting at £13.97 per hour, rising to £14.14 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £14.85.

Please note that due to our location, access to reliable personal transport is highly recommended, as public transport options are limited

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

Reference: SA1178

We are expanding our services in Helensburgh and have 2 new outreach services!

Our new outreach services support one young autistic male who has a passion for lego building, gardening and going to the gym and one young autistic female who is very creative and enjoys participating in art and craft activities.

Our Helensburgh team also provide 24 hour support to 3 young, autistic adults who love being active, having a busy social life and keeping connections within their local community.

Each person has a person-centred support plan incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs. Some activities that the individuals participate in are:

Long scenic walks

Museum and historic places of interest

Arts including musical theatre

Music festivals, eating out

About the RoleAs part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and implementing personalised support plans tailored to the unique needs of each person.

Building positive, trusting relationships with the people you support.

Empowering people to make informed choices using their preferred communication methods.

Supporting individuals to participate in activities they enjoy, such as day trips, attending local events, shopping, and going on holiday. Practitioners will accompany people to places of interest and shared activities.

Assisting with tasks that enable individuals to maintain their homes, including paying bills and making decisions that are important to them.

Encouraging and supporting people to live as independently as possible, including developing life skills and providing personal care when needed.

Collaborating with each person, their family, support network, and health professionals to provide holistic support.

Partnering with stakeholders to ensure each person's life goals and aspirations are always at the heart of their care.

Desirable to have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a social care setting.

Preferred hold a full UK Driving License for manual vehicles.

Be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings.

What We OfferWe are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

30 days holiday (increasing with service)

Pension (employer matched up to 9%)

Employee Assistance Program

See more about our colleague benefits HERE

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Helensburgh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

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