Location: Central Area Services, Alloa Part time (up to 25 hours per week) , Temporary Roles available
Pay Scale: Starting at £ 13.45 per hour, rising to £ 1 3.67 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £ 14.15 at your own pace.
Reference: S A1234
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post
Looking for a fresh challenge this autumn? Join our Central Area Services Team, supporting over 70 autistic adults across housing support, care at home, day opportunities and outreach services.
Why Join Us?
At Scottish Autism, we value the specialist care our staff provide, offering outstanding training and a supportive environment. Whether you're experienced in social care or new to the field, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully.
What You’ll Do:
Support autistic individuals across a mixture of outreach, housing support, and residential services to lead happy and fulfilling lives.
Develop individuals' independence, confidence, and everyday life skills, including managing and maintaining their own tenancy, household tasks, cooking, budgeting, and paying bills.
Support people to build confidence in relationships, access groups, activities, and local amenities, and become more involved in their communities.
Support individuals to achieve personal goals, while promoting their voice, choice in all aspects of their lives.
Personal care is an essential part of the role and will vary depending on individual needs. This may include support with toileting, medication, bathing, and oral hygiene.
This is a 24/7 service, and you'll work a fixed rota covering a mix of morning, day, evening, sleepover and weekend shifts. In some services, 7am starts are an essential requirement of the rota and applicants must be able to accommodate these shifts.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which has something for everyone! See more about our colleague benefits HERE
These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check.All new colleagues must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months.Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Closing Date: 5 th October
Interview Date: 14 th October
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
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Autism Practitioner (Support Worker) in Alloa employer: Changeworknow is part of the Access Group
Hartpury University and Hartpury College is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises professional development and employee wellbeing. With hybrid working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and a commitment to continuous improvement, staff are supported in their roles while enjoying the beautiful Gloucestershire campus. The institution's strong focus on quality education and high graduate employability makes it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in higher education.
Contact Details:
Changeworknow is part of the Access Group Recruitment Team
