Autism PractitionerFifeGBP11.61 - GBP12.32 per hour (including funding allowance)Salary: GBP22,337 - GBP23,703 pro rata (including funding allowance)Full Time & Part Time opportunities available32 days Annual Leave which increases to 37 days!GBP84 payment per sleepoverSector leading training provided & Fully funded SVQ qualification.Ref: SA/394The Opportunity:Autism Practitioners within Fife work alongside the Senior Autism Practitioner and team members to develop personalised support plans as well as building positive relationships with the supported individuals, their families, health professionals and other stakeholders to ensure the supported individuals life goals and aspirations are at the centre of their support. As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who share our values, COLLABORATION, COMPASSION, CHANGE MAKERS, CONTRIBUTION, and have an interest in building relationships. We will support you to learn and develop within the role and offer an extensive autism specific training programme. On a day-to-day basis, Autism Practitioners enable supported individuals to take part in their chosen activities, maintain their tenancies and support individuals to make informed choices that matter. Required support may include personal care, promoting independence and active citizenship, support with household chores etc.? You can also expect to be out and about supporting each individual to access and engage in the local community and taking part in activities that they enjoy.What we offer you:- Staff wellbeing is priority and we strive to ensure all colleagues feel valued and supported at work.- We provide an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary, personalised learning pathway for all, pension scheme, discount platform and our fantastic Employee Assistance Programme.- Scottish Autism cover all the costs of SSSC Registration and PVG membership for employees.We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism and have an employee assistance forum. Please note all new employees must register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 6 months of starting in post.Closing Date: Thursday 6th April 2023Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. Registered charity number is SC009068So, if you'd like to join us as an Autism Practitioner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.Other organisations may call this role Residential Support Worker, Autism Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, Carer, or Support Practitioner.