Job Description
Autism Practitioner (Support Workers) - Auchterarder, Appletree
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.Autism PractitionersAuchterarder - Postcode: PH3 1DStarting at £14.46 per hour, rising to £14.68 at Confirmed. Opportunity to progress to £15.16 at your own pace.(Inclusive of rural allowance)Full and Part Time Positions AvailableAdditional £107.60 for sleepovers workedReference: SA1181Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this roleEmbracing difference, leading changeAbout the role:Join our team at Appletree Housing Support Service, located near Auchterarder, (Postcode PH3 1D), where you'll support an autistic adult in his own home. As an Autism Practitioner, you'll help create personalised support plans, build relationships with the supported person, their family and other stakeholders, and work to support the person to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. You'll use a low arousal approach in your day-to-day practice.Appletree Community is a close-knit, rural environment which supports the low arousal approach you'll adopt. With excellent indoor and outdoor space, the supported person enjoys time with their team and as part of their local community by participating in a range of activities.About You:· Compassionate, collaborative and committed to supporting someone to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling life· Enthusiastic about learning on the job· Able to work a range of shifts which are agreed in advance as part of a rolling rota. Would include evenings, weekends and sleepovers.· Able to learn and apply a low arousal approach to your practice· Able to take a trauma informed approach to support· Share our organisational values· A UK driver's license is desirableHear it from our colleague Maxine: more information about this position, please contact Cyanara Ellingford, Senior Autism Practitioner, by emailing .What We Offer:Scottish Autism values our team's wellbeing and provides a competitive benefits package including:· 30 days holiday pro rata (increases with service)· Comprehensive training from day one, including funded SVQ support· Non-contributory life assurance· Workplace pension (employer matched up to 9%)· Discount platform and Employee Assistance ProgramVisit the Job Description HERE and apply by 29 th May 2026Information Session: 27 th MarchInterview Date: 9 th AprilRegister for our online information session to have your questions answered! ContactValuing 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. xkzlcktPlease note this position is not in Dundee or Perth.Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this roleBe Here, Be You, Create Change