Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader) – Orkney
Location: Orkney Area
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (1 year)
Salary: Starting at £37,041, rising to £37,591 after probation, with potential progression to £39,464 (inclusive of Island Allowance)
We are recruiting for a dedicated Senior Autism Practitioner for our client based in Orkney. This role involves significant responsibility, including Registered Manager duties, and offers a rewarding opportunity to make a substantial impact on our services.
Day-to-day of the role
* Oversee the Autism Practitioner teams to ensure high-quality support aligned with the organisation's values, aims, and objectives.
* Lead and develop services tailored for autistic individuals.
* Coach and mentor the team to deliver autonomous, high-quality support in accordance with Scottish Autism policies, Care Inspectorate standards, and SSSC regulations.
* Manage rota processes to maintain appropriate staffing levels across services.
* Design, review, and adapt care environments to meet individual needs and comply with Health and Social Care Standards.
* Provide on-call support to ensure 24-hour assistance for staff and supported individuals.
* Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to enhance service effectiveness.
* Manage service finances and participate in recruitment processes to align staffing with budget allocations.
* Engage in continuous professional development to enhance leadership skills and service quality.
* Implement low arousal support principles to reduce and aim to eliminate restraint.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with supported individuals, their families, and stakeholders.
* Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities.
* Experience in management within a similar or equivalent role, preferably in health and social care.
* Knowledge of financial management and rota systems.
* Proficiency in IT systems.
* Willingness to work towards or hold SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management Certificate, as required by the Scottish Social Services Council.
* Extensive knowledge of autism and current best practices.
* Understanding of Care Inspectorate and SSSC regulations.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with potential for progression.
* Opportunity for professional development and training.
* Supportive and inclusive work environment.
* Fixed-term contract with potential for extension or permanency.
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