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: SA1070 Were currently recruiting Autism Practitioners to support autistic adults at our Clannalba service. Youll be working alongside individuals with a wide range of interests, strengths, and support needs - helping them to live fulfilling lives in a way that works for them. About You Were looking for caring, adaptable, and enthusiastic individuals who can follow the lead of the people they support. Youll be calm under pressure, able to adjust to changing situations, and enjoy working as part of a team. If you have a laid-back attitude, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for supporting others, you could be a great fit for this rewarding role. Were looking for people who are: Engaging, and able to inspire joy & happiness Resilient, with an understanding of transactional stress and reflective practice Committed to creating stress-free, low-arousal environments Willing to work as part of a close-knit, supportive team, including partnering with families and other professionals Motivated to be a part of someones life, actively looking for ways to support them to reach their goals and aspirations. Interested in supporting holistic wellbeing, including getting outdoors & close to nature Able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning to enhance the lives of those we support. Desirable Criteria The following skills and experience would be advantageous: An understanding of wellbeing and human development Experience or understanding of different communication styles and strategies An awareness of developmental stages and how to support them Familiarity with low-arousal approaches Knowledge of stress and emotional regulation support Previous work with community-based settings (e.g. local scout halls or activity groups) A full UK driving licence Read the full Job Description HERE 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 HERE For more information, please contact Closing Date: 7th September Interviews WC 8th September 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