Join our team in South West! Currently providing support to over 30 autistic people across Lanark, Biggar & Carluke. We encourage and empower individuals to access opportunities that matter to them, including accessing work placements, voluntary projects and a variety of social opportunities.
As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential. We are seeking to appoint people who are willing to learn and develop into the role and share our organisational values: Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers, & Contribution. We will support you to do this by offering an extensive autism specific training programme.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, review and implement personalised support plans for the supported individual.
* Build positive relationships with the supported individual.
* Work in partnership with the supported individual, and their support network.
* Work with stakeholders to ensure the supported individual’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.
Day-to-Day Duties
* Help supported individuals take part in their chosen activities and access local community opportunities.
* Assist in maintaining their tenancies and support them to make decisions that matter to them.
* Promote independence and active citizenship, support inclusion in the community, and help with household chores. Required support may include 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 encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism. View the full Job Description HERE.
Benefits
* 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.
These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of starting in post. Scottish Autism will cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
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