Autism Practitioner; Support Workers - South West

Overview

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) – South West Join our team in South West! We currently provide support to over 30 autistic people across Lanark, Biggar & Carluke. We encourage and empower individuals to access opportunities that matter to them, including work placements, voluntary projects and social opportunities. At Scottish Autism we recognise the specialist support our staff provide to autistic individuals;

those doing support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We continuously improve to ensure all Autism Practitioners are supported and have the skills to deliver a quality service. This post is a good opportunity for those with generic support worker experience to specialise.

As an Autism Practitioner, experience in social care is desirable but not essential; we are seeking people who are willing to learn and share our organisational values:
Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers, & Contribution. We offer an extensive autism-specific training programme.

• Autism Practitioners work as part of a team to:
• Develop, review and implement personalised support plans for the supported individual
• Build positive relationships with the supported individual
• Work in partnership with the supported individual and their support network
• 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, enable supported individuals to take part in chosen activities and access local community opportunities
• Help maintain tenants and support them to make the decisions that matter to them
• Promote independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, and support with household chores; required support may include personal care

As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings; flexibility towards working hours is key. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

View the full Job Description.

• 30 days holiday pro rata (which increases with length of service)
• Sector-leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
• Non-contributory life assurance
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme

to see more about our organisational benefits HERE
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These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism covers all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Full UK Driving License Preferred
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To register your interest for our information session please contact:
Fiona.

Lyon
. Closing Date: 19th March 2026
. Information Session: 10th March 2026
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We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.

Registered charity number is SC009068