Job Description Autism Practitioner (Support Workers) - Fife
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Fife Services
Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)
Full Time and 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.
£We are looking for professionals who are caring and motivated to help the individuals we support thrive. At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic people, therefore those carrying out support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We are committed to supporting over 60 autistic adults across Fife, providing personalised care across a variety of settings. Our services range in their level of complexity and have varying staffing ratios including 1:1 and 2:1 support.
We're looking for dedicated and confident professionals with experience in support roles. We are seeking passionate, experienced and enthusiastic practitioners to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support.
Build positive relationships with the supported people
· To support people to take part in their chosen activities such as: swimming, gym, meals out, cinema, parties, going for walks, going on holiday and much more.
· Continuously develop personalised support plans with the supported people, their support network, and other stakeholders to ensure their life goals and aspirations are the main focus,
· To support people to take part in their chosen activities,
· Be an active part of their local community and live as independently as possible,
· Complete all tasks necessary to maintain their home and to support with personal care.
As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key. We are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package for our colleagues, including:
~30 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
~ Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
~ Non-contributory life assurance scheme
~ Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
~ Discount platform
~ Employee Assistance Programme.
Shift pattern includes days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends. Some contracts have waking nights - ask more for waking night rate and shift pattern.
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 cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.