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Autism Practitioners (Support Workers), AuchterarderNot sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.Auchterarder Postcode: PH3 1DStarting 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)Part time 32 hours per weekAdditional 100.80 for sleepovers workedReference: SA800About the role:Join our team at Appletree Housing Support Service, located near Auchterarder, (Postcode PH3 1D), where youll support an autistic adult in his own home. As an Autism Practitioner, youll help create personalised support plans, build relationships with the supported person, their family and other stakeholders, and work to support the person to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. Youll use a low arousal approach in your day-to-day practice.Appletree Community is a close-knit, rural environment which supports the low arousal approach youll adopt. With excellent indoor and outdoor space, the supported person enjoys time with their team and as part of their local community by participating in a range of activities.About You:- Compassionate, collaborative and committed to supporting someone to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling life- Enthusiastic about learning on the job- Able to work a range of shifts which are agreed in advance as part of a rolling rota. Would include evenings, weekends and sleepovers.- Able to learn and apply a low arousal approach to your practice- Share our organisational values- Hold a full UK driving licenceHear it from our colleague Maxine on our YouTube channel.For more information about this position, please contact Cyanara Ellingford, Senior Autism Practitioner.What We Offer:Scottish Autism values our teams wellbeing and provides a competitive benefits package including:- 30 days holiday pro rata (increases with service)- Comprehensive training from day one, including funded SVQ support- Non-contributory life assurance- Workplace pension (employer matched up to 9%)- Discount platform and Employee Assistance ProgramVisit the Job Description via the apply button and apply by 6th AugustInformation Session: 8th August at 1pmRegister for our online information session to have your questions answered!Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.Please note, this position is not in Dundee or Perth.Be Here, Be You, Create Change