Autism Support Worker (1 Year Contract)
New Struan Residence, Alloa, Clackmanannshire
£9 per hour

Full Time & Part Time opportunities (30-37hrs)
(Weekend only contracts – 16hrs)

Scottish Autism is an organisation dedicated to enriching the lives of people with autism.
We exist to help those diagnosed with autism to lead full and enriched lives and become valuable members of the community they live in.

We also seek to share our knowledge and expertise with parents, carers and other professionals in order to support the development of skills and strategies needed to provide the best care and support for people with autism.

Our Services
With a head office in Alloa and over 900 staff working across Scotland, we offer a large range of services for people with autism including education, day and vocational opportunities, supported living, outreach, respite and specialist transition support.

We have opportunities at present for Support Workers at our New Struan Residences, we are looking for applications from people who are looking for a role which:

- Makes a positive impact on people’s lives
- Provides a safe and nurturing environment for individuals with Autism
- Allows you to use your skills & talents to enrich people’s lives, helping them to achieve their goals
- Offers a challenge and isn’t your average desk based, office job
- Empowers individuals to develop their talents
- Enables individuals with Autism to engage with their local communities

We will offer you:

- A competitive salary from (£9 per hour + additional payments for overtime, sleepovers and waking night shifts)
- 32 days’ holiday (which increases with your length of service)
- HSF Health Cash Plan, for a monthly premium (from £7.75) you & your family can claim back expenses for dental, optical and other health care expenses
- Employee Benefits offering discounts to High Street Shops, Cinemas and Gym Memberships
- Sector leading training from day one including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ Level 3
- The opportunity to be part of one of the leading innovators in Autism Practice in the UK

Experience isn’t necessary due to the training we offer, however we need people who share the following values with Scottish Autism:

- Honesty
- Empathy
- Team work
- Innovation
- Resilience
- Flexibility – we need staff who can work flexibly over 7 days
- Reliability

Although experience is not a necessity, the ability to join the PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG scheme update is a condition for employment with Scottish Autism.

Please note; all new employees must register with the SSSC within 3 months of commencing employment and failure to do so can result in termination of employment.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.

Closing Date: Monday 1st July 2019
Information Evening: Tuesday 9th July 2019: 6pm-7.30pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 10th July 2019

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.

Registered charity number is SC009068.

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