Autism Practitioner (Support Worker)

Job description

Job Description

Autism PractitionersAuchterarder – Postcode: PH3 1DStarting at £14.46 per hour, rising to £14.68 at Confirmed. Opportunity to progress to £15.16 at your own pace. (Inclusive of rural allowance)Full and Part Time Positions AvailableAdditional £107.60 for sleepovers workedReference: SA1235Please note this position is not in Dundee or Perth.

About the role:

Join our team at Appletree Housing Support 2:1 Service, near Auchterarder (PH3 1D), where you'll support an individual in their own home to enjoy the things that matter most to them. As an Autism Practitioner, you'll get to know the person, build positive relationships with their family and key stakeholders, and help shape personalised support that promotes choice, independence and wellbeing. Using a low arousal approach, you'll provide tailored support that reflects all aspects of the person's life, including their autism and PMLD.Appletree Community is a close-knit, rural environment which supports the low arousal approach you'll adopt. With excellent indoor and outdoor space, the supported person enjoys time with their team and as part of their local community by participating in a range of activities.

About You:

Compassionate, collaborative and committed to supporting someone to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling lifeEnthusiastic about learning on the jobAble to work a range of shifts which are agreed in advance as part of a rolling rota. Would include days, evenings, sleepovers and weekendsAble to learn and apply a low arousal approach to your practiceAble to take a trauma informed approach to supportShare our organisational valuesA UK driver's license is desirableHear it from our colleague Maxine: Maxine's ReflectionsFor more information about this position, please contact Cyanara Ellingford Senior Autism Practitioner, by emailingWhat We Offer: Scottish Autism values our team's wellbeing and provides a competitive benefits package including:30 days holiday pro rata (increases with service)Comprehensive training from day one, including funded SVQ supportNon-contributory life assuranceWorkplace pension (employer matched up to 9%)Discount platform and Employee Assistance ProgramVisit the Job Description HERE and apply by 23rd October 2026Information Session: 16th October 2026 . Register to have your questions answered by emailingInterview Date: 27th October 2026Be advised we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Auchterarder

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-09-2026

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