Autism Practitioner (Support Workers) - Haddington
2 days ago
Edinburgh
Job DescriptionAutism Practitioner (Support Workers) - Haddington Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below. Autism Practitioners Lothian - Haddington Home Support Full Time & Part Time Positions available Starting at £13.61 per hour, rising to £13.83 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £14.31 at your own pace. (Inclusive of rural allowance) Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post Reference: SA1117 Looking for a fresh start this New Year? Join Scottish Autism's Edinburgh & The Lothian's Haddington team supporting two individuals to maintain their tenancies and accessing community opportunities. Our person-centred approach focuses on promoting independence, providing personal and household support and care, building confidence, and supporting positive mental health and wellbeing. We aim to empower people to lead fulfilling lives within their communities. Why Join Us? At Scottish Autism, we value the specialist care our staff provide, offering outstanding training and a supportive environment. Whether you're experienced in social care or new to the field, this role provides a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully. "I feel supported by my line manager in my role" Autism Practitioner. Autism Practitioners will work as part of the team 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., • 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