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, Part Time positions available, including small contracts. Reference: SA1088. 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 recently 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 of Autism Practitioners provide personalised support to each person, ensuring their comfort, safety, and holistic well-being. With compassion and respect, we strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and be independent.
Skills
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. Some activities that the people we support enjoy are:
* Long scenic walks
* Swimming
* Bowling
* Baking
* Gardening
* Other planned trips and visits to places of interest
About The Role
As part of our 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.
What We Offer
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
* Discount platform
* Employee Assistance Programme
See more about our colleague benefits on our website.
Closing Date: 15th October
Information session: Register your interest in joining an online information session to have your questions answered. Contact Fiona Lyon.
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
Registered charity number is SC009068
Location: Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Mental Health Care
Note: This posting includes general information about the role and benefits. It does not contain all responsibilities and requirements.
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