Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)
Full‑time and part‑time positions available.
Pay Scale
£100.80 per sleepover.
Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace.
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.
Embracing difference, leading change
Looking to make a positive change? We are looking for professionals who are caring and motivated to help the individuals we support thrive. If this is you, apply to join our team in Fife Services.
About Us
At Scottish Autism, we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic people, therefore those carrying out support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We are committed to supporting over 60 autistic adults across Fife, providing personalised care across a variety of settings. Our services range in their level of complexity and have varying staffing ratios, including 1:1 and 2:1 support.
Locations
Kircaldy, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath, Cardenden.
Key Responsibilities
* Build positive relationships with the supported people.
* Support people to take part in chosen activities such as swimming, gym, meals out, cinema, parties, walks, holidays, and more.
* Continuously develop personalised support plans with the supported people, their support network, and other stakeholders, to ensure their life goals and aspirations remain the main focus.
* Help people to be an active part of their local community and live as independently as possible.
* Support people with all tasks necessary to maintain their home, and provide personal care support.
As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key. There are physical elements to this role.
Benefits
* 30 days' holiday pro rata (increases with service length).
* 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.
Shift pattern includes days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends. Some contracts have waking nights – ask us about waking night rates and shift patterns.
These posts are 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 covers all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Application Information
Closing date: 15th March 2026.
Information session: 17th March 2026.
Interviews: 17th and 18th March 2026.
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
Registered charity number: SC009068.
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