Roles and Compensation
Full Time & Part Time positions available. Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace. Reference: SA1139. Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Overview
Exciting opportunities for resilient, dedicated and experienced practitioners within Ardencraig! We support 8 autistic adults, with 4 more joining us soon. This is your chance to make a real impact – help people reconnect with services after a long break and support those navigating key life transitions, including post‑education. Be part of a team that empowers individuals through a variety of building and community‑based opportunities including sensory experiences and community projects.
At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic individuals, and therefore those doing support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We provide outstanding training and continuously improve to ensure all Autism Practitioners are supported and have the skills to deliver a quality service. This post is a good opportunity for those with generic support worker experience to specialise. As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who are willing to learn, develop into the role and share our organisational values: Collaboration; Compassion; Change Makers; Contribution.
Responsibilities
* Develop personalised support plans for the supported individual,
* Build positive relationships with the supported individual,
* Work in partnership with the supported individual, their family, health professionals and their support network.
* Work with stakeholders to ensure the supported individual's life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* To take part in their chosen activities, and access local community opportunities,
* To help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.
* To promote independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, support with household chores. Required support may include personal care.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience of working as a generic support worker. Willingness to learn, develop into the role, share the values of collaboration, compassion, change makers, and contribution. Flexibility towards working shift hours, including weekends and evenings. Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive company vehicles is desirable.
Work Hours
As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work including weekends, evenings so flexibility towards working hours is key.
What We Offer
* 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
* Discount platform
* Employee Assistance Program
* We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop. £12.60 for newly Appointed Colleagues, £12.82 for those Confirmed in post (after engagement/probation), with the opportunity to progress to £13.30 per hour as an Advanced Autism Practitioner.
Other Information
Closing Date: 20th February 2026. Online Information Session: 23rd February 2026. Please register your interest by emailing.
EEO Statement
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.
Registered Charity Information
Registered charity number is SC009068.
Company Motto
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
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