Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) Clannalba Full-time & Part-time positions available flexibility within contracted hours for suitable candidates. Pay Scale: Starting at £13.61 per hour, rising to £13.83 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £14.31 at your own pace. Pay details are inclusive of Rural Allowance. Clannalba, Lamington Village, ML12 6HP Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles. Reference: SA1109 Were currently recruiting Autism Practitioners to support autistic adults at our Clannalba service. Youll 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 Were looking for caring, adaptable, and enthusiastic individuals who can follow the lead of the people they support. Youll 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. Were 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 someones 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 Read the full Job Description on our website. Scottish Autism offers you: Scottish Autism is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including: - 30 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service) - Sector-leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ - Non-contributory life assurance scheme - Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%) - Discount platform - Employee Assistance Programme. Read more about our colleague benefits on our website. For more information, please contact Donna Robertson. 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: 12th December Information Session: 11th December Interviews: WC 15th December 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. Registered charity number is SC009068