Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) Tayside Area Services Housing Support Services Working Hours: We have flexibility in contract sizes with options available for successful candidates Pay Scale: Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace Sleepover Rate - £100.80 Reference: SA1082 Join Our Team in Tayside Make a Real Difference Every Day! At Scottish Autism, our Autism Practitioners do more than support they empower. Youll be supporting three wonderful women who enjoy a wide range of activities, including dancing, karaoke, baking & cooking, day trips, bowling, arts and crafts and more! We are currently looking for female Autism Practitioners to join our team so if youre someone who loves getting involved and having fun, this could be the perfect role for you! Autism Practitioners work as part of a team to: - Continually develop and implement personalised support plans for supported people. - Build positive relationships with supported people. - Work in partnership with supported people, their families, support networks, and health professionals. - Work with stakeholders to ensure peoples life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support. On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners enable people to: - 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. Were especially keen to hear from those who can be flexible in their approach while following established support plans. This role suits someone who is outgoing, proactive, and able to build positive connections. Join us and become part of a team driven by compassion, collaboration, and real change. As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings. 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. For more information, please contact Michelle Neil. Scottish Autism offers you: We are proud to offer a wide range of colleague benefits. To learn more, visit our website. We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism. Closing Date: 17th September Online Information Session for successful applicants: 12pm 24th September Interviews: 30th September 2nd October Be Here, Be You, Create Change Registered charity number is SC009068 This post is exempt under section 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.