Autism Practitioners - Dundee
Tayside Area – Dundee Outreach & Housing Support Services
Autism Practitioners
Full Time & Part Time Positions available
£12.00 - £12.75 per hour / £23,088 - £24,526
Reference: SA591
Our staff in Dundee support across a range of personalised Housing Support and Outreach services; our Outreach base provides a dedicated space for individuals to undertake a range of social and learning activities in addition to community-based opportunities, whilst our Housing Support Services support individuals with all aspects of their lives to promote independence and achieve their potential
As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who share our values and are willing to learn and develop into the role. We will support you to do this by offering an extensive autism specific training programme. We are seeking to appoint people who share our values: Collaboration; Compassion; Change Makers; Contribution.
“I enjoy spending time with the people who we support, it's really good to see that they enjoy their time in North Lindsay Street and we can help support them with activities and spend time with their peers” Autism Practitioner.
As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who share our values and are willing to learn and develop into the role. We will support you to do this by offering an extensive autism specific training programme.
Applicants should hold a full UK driving license.
Autism Practitioners will work alongside the Senior Autism Practitioner and other team members to;
- Develop personalised support plans for the supported individual.
- Building positive relationships with the supported individual.
- Work in partnership with the supported individual, their family, health professionals.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure the supported individual’s life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support.
On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners enable supported individuals.
- To take part in their chosen activities,
- To help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.
- Required support will include personal care, promoting independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, support with household chores etc.
- You can also expect to be out and about supporting the individual to access and engage in their local community and to take part in activities of their choice, which is great fun for all.
As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends, evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key.
We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
Scottish Autism has undergone digital transformation which is making our way of working smarter and allowing more time to be focussed on supporting individuals. Our training is second to none and as the Organisation plans to move to a new way of working which focusses on enabling and empowering practitioners to have more autonomy of their day support role, making teams more autonomous while continuing to work in partnership with supported people and families. It is an exciting time to join Scottish Autism as we adopt the coaching and mentoring model of support with supported people at the centre of everything we do.
“Working with Scottish Autism offers a fantastic opportunity to provide a positive impact helping autistic people live incredibly fulfilling lives reaching their full potential, whilst also being self rewarding at the same time.” Autism Practitioner.
Scottish Autism offers you:
Staff wellbeing is priority, and we strive to ensure all colleagues feel valued and supported at work.
We provide an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all.
We keep it simple with 3 pay points. You progress at your pace as you develop. We benchmark regularly to ensure the rates are competitive.
- 32 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 cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Closing Date: 22nd May 2024
Please note, the closing date may be brought forward where there are high applicant levels.
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.
Registered charity number is SC009068
