Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)
Clannalba
Full time & Part Time positions available – flexibility within contracted hours for suitable candidates.
Pay Scale: Starting at £13.61per hour, rising to £13.83 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £14.31 at your own pace. Pay detail is inclusive of Rural Allowance.
Clannalba, Lamington Village, ML12 6HP
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles
Reference: SA1092
We’re currently recruiting Autism Practitioners to support autistic adults at our Clannalba service. You’ll be working alongside individuals with a wide range of interests, strengths, and support needs - helping them to live fulfilling lives in a way that works for them.
About You
We’re looking for caring, adaptable, and enthusiastic individuals who can follow the lead of the people they support. You’ll be calm under pressure, able to adjust to changing situations, and enjoy working as part of a team.
If you have a laid-back attitude, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for supporting others, you could be a great fit for this rewarding role.
We’re looking for people who are:
Engaging, and able to inspire joy & happiness
Resilient, with an understanding of transactional stress and reflective practice
Committed to creating stress-free, low-arousal environments
Willing to work as part of a close-knit, supportive team, including partnering with families and other professionals
Motivated to be a part of someone’s life, actively looking for ways to support them to reach their goals and aspirations.
Interested in supporting holistic wellbeing, including getting outdoors & close to nature
Able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning to enhance the lives of those we support.
Desirable Criteria
The following skills and experience would be advantageous:
An understanding of wellbeing and human development
Experience or understanding of different communication styles and strategies
An awareness of developmental stages and how to support them
Familiarity with low-arousal approaches
Knowledge of stress and emotional regulation support
Previous work with community-based settings (e.g. local scout halls or activity groups)
A full UK driving licence
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Typical Shift Patterns include: 07:45-15:00 | 14:30-21:45 | 21:30-08:00
You'll ideally work two weekends per month, giving you a great balance of structure and flexibility.
Closing Date: 2nd November
Interview Session: 7th November
Interviews: WC 3rd November
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles
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