Autism Practitioner

We are looking for empathetic, patient, and dependable Support Workers to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with individuals on the autism spectrum, helping them navigate daily routines, build confidence, and achieve their personal goals in a supportive, non judgmental environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities, personal routines, and skill-building exercises.
• Support access to local community activities, hobbies, and social outings.
• Implement personalised communication strategies and sensory management tools.
• Maintain a calm, structured, and safe environment tailored to individual sensory needs.
• Keep clear, accurate shift logs and report on progress or changes in well being.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in care, support work, or neurodivergent care (preferred, but training is provided).
• To embed and demonstrate Scottish Autism's values (Compassion, Contribution, Collaboration, and Change Maker) in all aspects of service delivery.
• Strong active listening skills, empathy, and high emotional intelligence.
• Reliability, consistency, and a person-centered mindset.
• Adaptability to different communication styles (verbal, visual)
• Valid Driver's License and access to a vehicle (optional/preferred depending on role).

Locations available

• Fife (Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly, Cardenden, Kirkcaldy)
• South West - Lanark, Carluke, Biggar
• South Lanarkshire

Benefits

• Competitive pay with paid training and ongoing professional development.
• £14.15 p/h
• Generous sleepover allowance
• Flexible scheduling options to support work life balance.
• Supportive, team oriented working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression in social care and support.

If you are looking for a new challenge where no 2 days are the same then please reach out for more information.

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

experience

Adults - Physical Disabilities

skills

caring,competent at dealing with all stakeholders,critical thinking,emotional intelligence,empathy,handling medication,non-judgemental,oral communication,organisational,passionate,patience,report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc),resilient,show initiative,time management,tolerance,understanding,work well under pressure,written communication