Overview
Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) – West of Scotland Area Services, Helensburgh. Full Time & Part Time positions available. Pay scale: starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after probation, with opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace. Please note that due to our location, access to reliable personal transport is highly recommended, as public transport options are limited. Reference: SA1101.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in Helensburgh. Our Helensburgh team provides 24 hour support to 3 young, autistic adults who love being active, have a busy social life, and keep connections within their local community. Each person has a personalised programme of support incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs. Some activities that the individuals participate in include long scenic walks, museum and historic places of interest, arts including musical theatre, horse riding, swimming, music festivals, and eating out.
Responsibilities
* Developing and implementing personalised support plans tailored to the unique needs of each person.
* Building positive, trusting relationships with the people you support.
* Empowering people to make informed choices using their preferred communication methods.
* Supporting individuals to participate in activities they enjoy, such as day trips, attending local events, shopping, and going on holiday. Practitioners will accompany people to places of interest and shared activities.
* Assisting with tasks that enable individuals to maintain their homes, including paying bills and making decisions that are important to them.
* Encouraging and supporting people to live as independently as possible, including developing life skills and providing personal care when needed.
* Collaborating with each person, their family, support network, and health professionals to provide holistic support.
* Partnering with stakeholders to ensure each person’s life goals and aspirations are always at the heart of their care.
Requirements
* Have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a social care setting.
* Hold a full UK Driving Licence for manual vehicles.
* Be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings.
What We Offer
* 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
* Life assurance scheme
* Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
* Discount platform
* Employee Assistance Program
See more about our colleague benefits HERE.
How to Apply / Contact
For more information or an informal chat please contact Louise.McDermott, Senior Autism Practitioner, by email: Louise.McDermott@scottishautism.org
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
Closing Date: 31st October
Interview Dates: 10th and 11th November
Online Information Session: Contact Julie.Byers@scottishautism.org to register.
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Registered charity number is SC009068
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