Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) Clannalba

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers), Clannalba Part time & Full time positions available – flexibility within hours for suitable candidates. Pay Scale: Starting at £13.61per hour, rising to £13.83 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £14.31 at your own pace. Pay detail is inclusive of Rural Allowance. Clannalba, Lamington Village, ML12 6HP Reference: SA787 We’re currently recruiting Autism Practitioners to support a good humoured young gentleman at Clannalba. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference by supporting someone to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life. About the Role This young person enjoys interacting, spending time outdoors, playing ball and on the swings, going on shopping trips, spotting lorries, eating chocolate and having a laugh! His current support team describe him as having an infectious laugh and a great personality! He enjoys going at his own pace and really values having a close relationship with his family! This person responds best to a trusted team who focus on his support, who show resilience, offer patience, understanding, compassion and a relaxing, low arousal environment and requires full support with personal care. About You You’ll play a key role in helping him engage in the things he enjoys most, supporting his wellbeing, and working closely with a wider team that includes his family and other health professionals. This is an active role which includes personal care. We’re looking for fun, enthusiastic, and adaptable people who can follow the lead of the person you support. You’ll be calm under pressure and naturally collaborative. If you have a laid-back personality, a proactive mindset, and a caring nature, you could be a perfect fit. We welcome applications from individuals who are: – Animated, engaging, and able to inspire joy – Experienced in providing personal care – Aware of developmental stages and how to support them – Familiar with low-arousal approaches – Knowledgeable regarding stress and emotional regulation support – In possession of a full UK driving licence – Considered in their outlook Read the full Job Description on our website, Scottish Autism offers you: Scottish Autism is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including: – 30 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 Read more about our colleague benefits on our website Closing Date: 27th May 2025 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. Registered charity number is SC009068 #J-18808-Ljbffr