Practice Advisor - Appletree

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of a change-making service, called Appletree Community. Supporting the individual, who has multiple learning disabilities including autistic traits, you will build a nurturing relationship with him, whilst gaining a rich understanding of him and how best to support. Collaborating with the dedicated team and his mother, you will use coaching, training and practical advice to develop and improve autism practice. As an organisation, we follow a stress reduction model of support, ensuring a low stress environment is achieved.

In this role, you will:

• Be actively involved in service delivery - minimum of 20 hours per week
• Support the translation of theory into practice and support the embedding of learning that focuses on reducing stress
• Develop clear communication with the person and amongst the wider team, developing activities, supporting wellbeing and individual voice and choice
• Support staff to complete an SVQ relevant to their registration with the SSSC
• Work collaboratively with the services and our low arousal leads to ensure the consistent application of our low arousal approach
• Form an important part of the person's support network; liaising with the person, their family, the wider team and various stakeholders to ensure the person's needs and goals are met

About You:

The successful candidate will bring expertise and specialist knowledge, demonstrated through the following:

• Extensive, up-to-date expertise in autism, with a strong understanding of the experiences of autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan
• Advanced knowledge of trauma-informed practice, with the ability to recognise and respond to the impact of trauma on individuals
• Highly developed communication expertise, including the confident application of specialist tools such as visual supports (e.g. photographic tools, Now and Next) and Makaton to enable meaningful engagement
• A strong foundation in autism practice and/or lived experience, with a proven ability to translate complex theoretical frameworks into practical, person-centred approaches
• A clear commitment to eliminating restrictive practices and restraint, championing rights-based, ethical, and evidence-informed care
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with experience of driving continuous improvement, enhancing service quality
• SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or actively working towards achievement
• Demonstrated ability to apply coaching models to support practice development, capability building, and reflective learning
• Proven experience in managing conflict and navigating complex, high-pressure situations, with professionalism and resilience

This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees 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. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Closing Date: 9th September 2026