Overview
Autism Practitioner (Support Workers) - South West
* 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
* Contract: Full-Time & Part-Time positions available
* Note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.
* Reference: SA1148
Embracing difference, leading change. Join our team in the South West. Scottish Autism currently provides support to over 30 autistic people across Lanark, Biggar & Carluke. We encourage and empower individuals to access opportunities that matter to them, including work placements, voluntary projects and a variety of social opportunities.
At Scottish Autism, those doing support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We continuously improve to ensure all Autism Practitioners are supported and have the skills to deliver a quality service. This post is a good opportunity for those with generic support worker experience to specialise.
Role and approach: As an Autism Practitioner, experience in social care is desirable but not essential. We are seeking people who are willing to learn and develop into the role and share our organisational values: Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers, & Contribution. An extensive autism-specific training programme is offered.
Responsibilities
* Develop, review and implement personalised support plans for the supported individual.
* Build positive relationships with the supported individual.
* Work in partnership with the supported individual and their support network.
* Work with stakeholders to ensure the supported individual’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.
What Autism Practitioners enable on a day-to-day basis
* Help the supported individual take part in chosen activities and access local community opportunities.
* Assist with tenancy maintenance and support the decisions that matter to the individual.
* Promote independence, active citizenship, community inclusion, and support with household chores. Required support may include personal care.
As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings; flexibility towards working hours is key.
Other information
* We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
* View the full Job Description via the apply button.
* Closing Date: 19th March 2026 (note: date may indicate the role is closed).
* Information Session: 10th March 2026
* 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 covers all PVG membership and SSSC Registration costs for employees.
* Full UK Driving Licence preferred.
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism. Registered charity number is SC009068.
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