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This range is provided by Scottish Autism. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Tayside Area Services
Full Time and Part Time positions available – including small, flexible contracts
Pay Scale:
Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace
Reference: SA1105
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Tayside housing support and outreach teams!
We are looking to recruit team players who have excellent communication skills and an ability to think creatively. Are you passionate about creating more opportunities for community participation and promoting independence?
We are looking for dedicated, open minded team players with strong communication skills, who are outgoing and have a great sense of humour. If you're passionate about promoting community inclusion and building independence, we would love to hear from you.
The people we support enjoy engaging in all kinds of activities in their local community such as swimming, walks, trips to the cinema, dancing, dining out and arts and crafts. This role is an excellent opportunity to support people to engage in activities that they love and develop independence and new skills, working within a wider multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
* Continually develop and implement personalised support plans for the supported person.
* Build positive relationships with the supported person.
* Work in partnership with the supported person, their family, support network and health professionals.
* Work with stakeholders to ensure the person’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.
* Make informed choices using their preferred communication methods.
* Take part in their chosen activities, attending local events, shopping, going on holiday, etc. Practitioners can expect to go out and about with supported individuals to places of interest.
* Complete all necessary tasks which enable them to maintain their homes, including paying bills and supporting them to make the decisions that matter to them.
* Live as independently as possible with support with various life skills and may include support with personal care.
A full UK driving licence is desirable for this role, though not essential. Drivers help us offer more opportunities for supported individuals to engage in their communities.
View the full Job Description HERE
For more information, please email Andrew.Rafferty@scottishautism.org
Benefits
We are proud to offer a wide range of colleague benefits. To learn more, click HERE
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.
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
Closing Date: 21st November
Online Information Session: 20th November
Register your interest by emailing Donna.Watson@scottishautism.org
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Registered charity number is SC009068
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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