Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) – Aberdeen OutreachPay Scale: Starting at £13.45 per hour, rising to £14.15 at your own paceHours: 2 x 15 hour part time roles Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this roleAre you passionate about supporting autistic children, young people, and adults? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and their families? Scottish Autism is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Autism Practitioners to join our team in Aberdeen, with a base at our facilities in Carnie Drive, Aberdeen. A full UK Driving Licence is essential, as well as access to your own car and willingness to have supported people in your car. The RoleAs an Autism Practitioner, you will provide direct, one-to-one support to autistic children, young people, some adults, and their families. This role is both varied and rewarding, offering you the opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities, including:Home Care and Support: Delivering care, support and assistance within the homes, places of work or education of our children, young people, adults, and families within a 15-mile radius of our Aberdeen facilities. This may include the provision of personal care. What is important to the people we support:Staff who are happy and out-goingStaff who arrive prepared and open to talking about themselves“I like staff who enjoy giving and receiving hugs”Staff who have good values and understand LGBTQIA communities or show a willingness to learnStaff who can adapt to various communication approaches Read more about the role HERE Scottish Autism offers you: We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for our colleagues including: 30 days holiday pro rata (increasing with length of service) Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%) Discount platformEmployee Assistance Programme. Click here to see more about our organisational benefits HERE These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Closing Date: 20th November We review applications regularly and will contact shortlisted candidates as quickly as possible Registered charity number is SC009068