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. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace.
Reference: SA
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in Helensburgh!
Our Helensburgh team provide 24 hour support to 3 young, autistic adults who love being active, having a busy social life and keeping 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 are:
1. Long scenic walks
2. Museum and historic places of interest
3. Arts including musical theatre
4. Horse riding, swimming
5. Music festivals, eating out
About the Role:
As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:
6. Developing and implementing personalised support plans tailored to the unique needs of each person.
7. Building positive, trusting relationships with the people you support.
8. Empowering people to make informed choices using their preferred communication methods.
9. 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.
10. Assisting with tasks that enable individuals to maintain their homes, including paying bills and making decisions that are important to them.
11. Encouraging and supporting people to live as independently as possible, including developing life skills and providing personal care when needed.
12. Collaborating with each person, their family, support network, and health professionals to provide holistic support.
13. Partnering with stakeholders to ensure each person’s life goals and aspirations are always at the heart of their care.
Successful applications should:
14. Have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a social care setting
15. Hold a full UK Driving License for manual vehicles.
16. Be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends and evenings.
Please note that due to our location, access to reliable personal transport is highly recommended, as public transport options are limited.
What We Offer:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
17. 30 days holiday (increasing with service)
18. Life assurance scheme
19. Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
20. Discount platform
21. Employee Assistance Program
See more about our colleague benefits here: more information or an informal chat please contact Louise.McDermott, Senior Autism Practitioner, by email:
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: 19th June
Information Session and Interview Dates: 25th / 26th June
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Registered charity number is SC