Autism Practitioner (Support Workers) - Fife
Fife Services
Kircaldy, Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath, Cardenden
Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)
Full-Time and Part-Time positions available
Pay Scale:
Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace.
£100.80 per sleepover
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.
Ref: SA1150
Embracing difference, leading change
Looking to make a positive change? We are looking for professionals who are caring and motivated to help the individuals we support thrive. If this is you, apply to join our team in Fife Services.
About us:
At Scottish Autism, we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic people, therefore those carrying out support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We are committed to supporting over 60 autistic adults across Fife, providing personalised care across a variety of settings. Our services range in their level of complexity and have varying staffing ratios, including 1:1 and 2:1 support.
Were looking for dedicated and confident professionals with experience in support roles. We are seeking passionate, experienced and enthusiastic practitioners to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support.
Key responsibilities:
- Build positive relationships with the supported people
- To support people to take part in their chosen activities such as swimming, gym, meals out, cinema, parties, going for walks, going on holiday, and much more
- Continuously develop personalised support plans with the supported people, their support network, and other stakeholders, to ensure their life goals and aspirations are the main focus
- To support people to take part in their chosen activities
- To support people to be an active part of their local community and live as independently as possible
- To support people to complete all tasks necessary to maintain their home, and to support with personal care
As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key. There are physical elements to this role.
View the full Job Description on our website.
Why Join Us?
We are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package for our colleagues, 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.
Find out more about our organisational benefits on our website.
Shift pattern includes days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends. Some contracts have waking nights ask us about waking night rates and shift patterns.
These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Contact us for more information.
Closing Date: 15th March 2026
Information session: 17th March 2026
Interviews: 17th and 18th March 2026
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
Registered charity number is SC009068.
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