Permanent About us: Scottish Autism is dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We believe in the power of relationships to transform the lives of the people we support. We help build a more caring, compassionate, and inclusive Scotland, one relationship at a time.
About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of a change‑making service, called Appletree Community. Supporting the individual, who has multiple learning disabilities including autistic traits, you will build a nurturing relationship with him, whilst gaining a rich understanding of him and how best to support. Collaborating with the dedicated team and his mother, you will use coaching, training and practical advice to develop and improve autism practice. As an organisation, we follow a stress reduction model of support, ensuring a low stress environment is achieved.
Responsibilities
* Be actively involved in service delivery – minimum of 20 hours per week
* Report to the Tayside Services Manager; support the translation of theory into practice and support embedding learning focused on reducing stress
* Develop clear communication with the person and amongst the wider team, develop activities, support wellbeing and individual voice and choice
* Support staff to complete an SVQ relevant to their registration with the SSSC
* Work collaboratively with services and our low arousal leads to ensure the consistent application of our low arousal approach
* Form an important part of the person’s support network; liaise with the person, their family, the wider team and various stakeholders to ensure the person’s needs and goals are met
Qualifications and Experience
* High level of contemporary knowledge and understanding of autism and autistic people and their families across the lifespan
* Understanding of how trauma impacts an individual's life
* High level of understanding of appropriate communication including photographic tools, now and next, Makaton
* Autism practice or lived experience with the knowledge and ability to translate and apply complex theoretical knowledge into practice
* Commitment to the elimination of restrictive practice and restraint
* Change maker, always looking for ways to improve processes and service levels, and to add value
* SVQ 3 or working towards achieving this
* Ability to apply a coaching model to practice development
* Experience of managing conflict and challenging situations
Benefits
* 30 days holiday (which increases with length of service)
* Non‑contributory life assurance scheme
* Workplace pension
* Wellbeing supportAccess to high street retailer and gym discounts
* Smoke‑free organisation
Legal and EEO statement
This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must apply 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 costs of PVG membership and SSSC registration for employees.
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.
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