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.
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.
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 help embed learning focusing 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 the 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
* High level of contemporary knowledge and understanding of autism and autistic people and their families across the lifespan.
* Understanding how trauma impacts on an individual's life.
* High level of understanding of appropriate communication including photographic tools and Makaton.
* Experience in autism practice or lived experience with the knowledge and ability to translate and apply complex theoretical knowledge into practice.
* Committed 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 Level 3, or working towards achieving this.
* Ability to apply a coaching model to practice development.
* Experience managing conflict and challenging situations.
* All employees must register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months.
* Position subject to PVG Disclosure check.
Benefits
* 30 days holiday (increases with length of service).
* Non-contributory life assurance scheme.
* Workplace pension.
* Wellbeing support.
* Access to high-street retailer and gym discounts.
* Smoke-free organization.
Scottish Autism values diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
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