Autism Practitioners (Support Workers), Ridgepark
Pay Scale: Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace
Full-Time, Part-Time positions available, including small contracts
Reference: SA1086
Our Ridgepark service has recently grown as weve welcomed a new supported person into the service. With our community recently growing, we're looking for calm, confident Autism Practitioners who can help maintain the stability, warmth, and consistency that make Ridgepark a place where people feel truly at home.
If you thrive on building trust, creating calm and can juggle change with consistency, wed love to have you on our team! Demonstratable experience in supporting people through significant transitions would be desirable.
Our dedicated team of Autism Practitioners provide personalised support to each person, ensuring their comfort, safety, and holistic well-being. With compassion and respect, we strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and be independent.
Located near Lanark town centre, Ridgepark House is a transitional assessment service supporting autistic adults to develop their skills for the future. Each person has a personalised programme of support incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs. Some activities that the people we support enjoy are:
- Long scenic walks
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Baking
- Gardening
- Other planned trips and visits to places of interest.
About the Role:
As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives. As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings.
Read the full Job Description on our website by selecting the Apply button shown.
What We Offer:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Program (see more about our colleague benefits on our website)
Closing Date:22nd September
Information session: Register for our online information session on 22nd September (11am) to have your questions answered! Contact Fiona Lyon (details provided when you select the apply button).
Interviews: 24th/25th September
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
Registered charity number is SC009068.
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