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Base pay range
Edinburgh & Lothian Area Services
Full & Part Time positions available, including small contracts
Main locations include: Mussleburgh (EH21), Dalkeith (EH22), Bonnyrigg (EH19)
£Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace.
Reference: SA958
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Join Scottish Autism’s Edinburgh & The Lothian’s team supporting over 40 autistic adults across a variety of service models.
Why Join Us?
At Scottish Autism, we value the specialist care our staff provide, offering outstanding training and a supportive environment. Whether you're experienced in social care or new to the field, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully.
What You’ll Do:
As an Autism Practitioner, you’ll:
* Build positive relationships with supported people and their families.
* Develop and deliver personalised support plans.
* Promote independence, active citizenship, and community inclusion.
* Support daily living activities, from household tasks to personal care.
* Be a part of someone’s journey toward achieving their goals and aspirations.
Read the full Job Description HERE
What We Offer:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which has something for everyone! See more about our colleague benefits here:
As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key.
For more information and an informal chat, please contact Claire Macdonald or John-Henry Bruce by emailing claire.l.macdonald@scottishautism.org or john-henry.bruce@scottishautism.org
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.
Closing Date: 31st August
Interviews: W/C 1st & 8th September.
Registered charity number is SC009068
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Individual and Family Services
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