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Waking Night Rate Starting at £13.12 per hour, rising to £13.29 after engagement. Opportunity to pro... Waking Night Rate Starting at £13.12 per hour, rising to £13.29 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £14.00 at your own pace.Part Time position availablePlease note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these rolesReference:  SA1141Embracing difference, leading changeJoin our team in South West at our Carluke Service! We encourage and empower individuals to access opportunities that matter to them including accessing work placements, voluntary projects and a variety of social opportunities.At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic individuals, therefore those doing support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We continuously improve to ensure all our Autism Practitioners are supported and have the skills to deliver a quality service. This post is a good opportunity for those with a generic support worker experience to specialise. As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who are willing to learn and develop into the role and share our organisational values: Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers, & Contribution. We will support you to do this by offering 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, Autism Practitioners enable supported individuals: To take part in their chosen activities, and access local community opportunities,To help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.To promote independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, 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, so flexibility towards working hours is key. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.View the full Job Description HEREScottish Autism offers you:We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for our colleagues including: 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 schemeWorkplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)Discount platformEmployee Assistance Programme. Click here to see more about our organisational benefits HEREThese 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 cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.To register your interest for our information session please contact: Fiona.Lyon@scottishautism.orgClosing Date: 27th February 2026Information Session: 3rd March 2026Interview Dates: Week Commencing 2nd MarchWe value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.Registered charity number is SC009068

Autism Practitioners (Support Worker) – Ridgepark, LanarkPay Scale: Starting at £12.60 per hour, ris... Autism Practitioners (Support Worker) – Ridgepark, LanarkPay Scale: Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own paceFull Time, Part Time positions available including small contractsReference:  SA1140Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this roleEmbracing difference, leading changeOur Ridgepark service has recently grown as we’ve welcomed a new supported person into the service. With our community recently growing, we're looking for calm, confident Autism Practitioners who can help maintain the stability, warmth, and consistency that make Ridgepark a place where people feel truly at home.If you thrive on building trust, creating calm and can juggle change with consistency, we’d love to have you on our team! Demonstratable experience in supporting people through significant transitions would be desirable.Our dedicated team of Autism Practitioners provide personalised support to each person, ensuring their comfort, safety, and holistic well-being. With compassion and respect, we strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and be independent.Located near Lanark town centre, Ridgepark House is a transitional assessment service supporting autistic adults to develop their skills for the future. Each person has a personalised programme of support incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs. Some activities that the people we support enjoy are: Long scenic walks ‍♂️Swimming Bowling Baking Gardening Other planned trips and visits to places of interest.About the Role:As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives. As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings.Read the full Job Description HEREWhat We Offer:We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 30 days holiday (increasing with service)Life assurance schemePension (employer matched up to 9%)Discount platformEmployee Assistance Program See more about our colleague benefits HERE:Closing Date: 6th March 2026#Be Here, Be You, Create ChangeWe value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.Registered charity number is SC009068

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) – South WestPay Scale: Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to... Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) – South WestPay Scale: Starting at £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.82 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £13.30 at your own pace. Sleepover rate - £100.80Full Time & Part Time positions availableFull UK Driving License EssentialPlease note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these rolesReference:  SA1122Embracing difference, leading changeJoin our team in South West! Currently providing support to over 30 autistic people across Lanark, Biggar & Carluke. We encourage and empower individuals to access opportunities that matter to them including accessing work placements, voluntary projects and a variety of social opportunities.At Scottish Autism we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic individuals, therefore those doing support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We continuously improve to ensure all our Autism Practitioners are supported and have the skills to deliver a quality service. This post is a good opportunity for those with a generic support worker experience to specialise. As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who are willing to learn and develop into the role and share our organisational values: Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers, & Contribution. We will support you to do this by offering 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, Autism Practitioners enable supported individuals: To take part in their chosen activities, and access local community opportunities,To help maintain their tenancies and support them to make the decisions that matter to them.To promote independence and active citizenship, community inclusion, 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, so flexibility towards working hours is key. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.View the full Job Description HEREScottish Autism offers you:We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for our colleagues including: 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 schemeWorkplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)Discount platformEmployee Assistance Programme. Click here to see more about our organisational benefits HEREThese 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 cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.To register your interest for our information session please contact: Fiona.Lyon@scottishautism.orgClosing Date: 5th February 2026Information Session: 15th January 2026Interview Dates: 10th and 11th February 2026We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.Registered charity number is SC009068

Cook – RidgeparkPart time position available – small contract can be discussed and flexibility aroun... Cook – RidgeparkPart time position available – small contract can be discussed and flexibility around this if suitable candidate£24,242 pro rata per annum£12.60 per hourPlease note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these rolesReference:  SA1137Embracing difference, leading changeWe are currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with a keen passion for cooking or baking. Based within our Ridgepark service in Lanark, you will work within a small team to provide nutritious meals for the individuals we support.In this role, you will be responsible for performing a number of cooking activities, including planning healthy and varied menus (carefully considering special diets), preparing a full range of meals for supported individuals, organise the serving of meals and ensuring the kitchen preparation and storage areas are maintained to a clean and hygienic standard.View the full Job Description HEREWhilst prior experience is desirable, this is not essential as we have an excellent in-house mentor with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Scottish Autism will supply all relevant training.We are actively seeking individuals who share the following values with Scottish Autism:Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers, ContributionScottish Autism offers you:We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits catalogue for colleagues which has a range of Wellbeing, Learning & Development and financial perks, including: 30 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service) Non-contributory life assurance schemeWorkplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)Discount platformEmployee Assistance Programme Find out more about our colleague benefits HEREThis post is 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 cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.Shift times: 8AM-5:30PM weekday I 9AM-5:30PM weekendClosing Date:  13th February 2026We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.Registered charity number is SC009068