Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) in Auchterarder, Scotland

Autism Practitioners Auchterarder – Postcode: PH3 1D Starting at £13.61 per hour, rising to £13.83 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £14.31 at your own pace. (Inclusive of rural allowance) Full and Part Time Positions Avaliable Additional £100.80 for sleepovers worked Reference: SA1159 Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role About the role: Join our team at Appletree Housing Support Service, located near Auchterarder, (Postcode PH3 1D), where you\’ll support an autistic adult in his own home. As an Autism Practitioner, you\’ll help create personalised support plans, build relationships with the supported person, their family and other stakeholders, and work to support the person to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. You\’ll use a low arousal approach in your day-to-day practice. 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 life Enthusiastic about learning on the job Able to work a range of shifts which are agreed in advance as part of a rolling rota. Would include evenings, weekends and sleepovers. Able to learn and apply a low arousal approach to your practice Able to take a trauma informed approach to support Share our organisational values A UK driver\’s license is desirable Hear it from our colleague Maxine: https:// For more information about this position, please contact Cyanara Ellingford, Senior Autism Practitioner, by emailing . What 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 support Non-contributory life assurance Workplace pension (employer matched up to 9%) Discount platform and Employee Assistance Program Visit the Job Description HERE and apply by 2nd April Information Session: 27th March Interview Date: 9th April Register for our online information session to have your questions answered! Contact 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. Please note this position is not in Dundee or Perth. Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role Be Here, Be You, Create Change