Nightshift Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) - Tayside
Housing Support Services
Part-time – 33.5 hours per week
Pay Scale: Waking Night Rate starting at £13.12 per hour, rising to £13.29 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £14.00 at your own pace.
Please note that due to the needs of our supported individuals in this service, there is a requirement for candidates to be female. This role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Reference: SA1147
Embracing difference, leading change
Join Our Team in Tayside – Make a Real Difference Every Day!
At Scottish Autism, our Autism Practitioners do more than support – they empower. You’ll be supporting four wonderful individuals; three women and a man, who enjoy a wide range of activities, including dancing, karaoke, baking and cooking, day trips, bowling, arts and crafts, and more! We are currently looking for female Autism Practitioners to join our team. So, if you’re 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 people’s 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, which may include support with personal care.
We’re 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.
For more information, please contact Michelle Melville.
Scottish Autism offers you:
We are proud to offer a wide range of colleague benefits. To learn more, visit our website.
These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must apply 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 the costs of PVG membership and SSSC registration for employees.
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
Closing Date: 6th March 2026
Online Information Session: 2nd March 2026
Interviews: 10th and 11th March 2026
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
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