Overview
Autism Practitioners (Support Worker) – Ridgepark, Lanark
Role at ECH & Abogados Asociados. 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 and part-time positions are available, including small contracts. Reference: SA1102. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Our Ridgepark service has recently grown as we’ve welcomed a new supported person into the service. With our community 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, we’d love to have you on our team. Demonstrable experience in supporting people through significant transitions would be desirable. Our dedicated team provides personalised support to each person, ensuring their comfort, safety, and holistic well-being. We strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and be independent.
What we offer
* 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
* Discount platform
* Employee Assistance Programme
Role Details
* 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.
* As part of the team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives. You will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings.
Responsibilities
* Provide personalised support with comfort, safety and holistic well-being
* Build trust, maintain calm, and support transitions
* Engage in planned activities aligned to individual programmes
* Support independence and skill development
Typical Activities for People We Support
* Long scenic walks
* Swimming
* Bowling
* Baking
* Gardening
* Other planned trips and visits to places of interest
About The Role
* Join a dedicated team providing compassionate, respectful support tailored to each individual’s needs.
* Shift work, including weekends and evenings, is required.
What We Offer and How to Apply
* Closing Date: 28th November 2025
* Interview Date: 1st December 2025
* Information session: Register your interest to join an online information session — contact Fiona Lyon.
Statements
* 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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