Autism Practitioner

Job Specifics

• Reference No: CD439
• Location: Springbank (City Centre Glasgow)
• Hours: Full Time & Part Time
• Salary: Starting at £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £14.15 at your own pace.
• Closing Date: Friday 24th July 2026
• Why should you apply for this role: Competitive salary & benefits
Job Overview Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact? Join our dedicated team at Springbank, a warm and welcoming housing support service in Glasgow. We support two incredible gentlemen to live happy, fulfilling lives, and we're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to help them thrive. This post is a good opportunity for those with a generic support worker experience to specialise. Main Duties & Responsibilities Key Tasks
• Build meaningful relationships and create personalised support plans.
• Encourage independence and community involvement.
• Support activities like swimming, scenic walks, social outings & more.
• Work across Housing Support & Outreach services in a varied and fulfilling role.
• Develop a knowledge of autism and other conditions as relevant to supported individuals.
• Understand and implement Scottish Autism Policy and Procedure, Care Inspectorate and SSSC guidance and all other relevant legislation.
• Be confident using IT and sharing information through digital processes.
Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience etc
• Resilient, compassionate, and eager to make a difference.
• Stay calm and can adapt in challenging situations.
• Patient, understanding, and committed to empowering others.
• Work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Have strong observational skills to understand and respond to individual needs.
• Follow a low-arousal approach to support individuals effectively.
• Are keen to learn and grow in a supportive environment.
Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required
• Driving licence essential
  
  Resilient, compassionate, and eager to make a difference.
• Stay calm and can adapt in challenging situations.
• Patient, understanding, and committed to empowering others.
• Work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Have strong observational skills to understand and respond to individual needs.
• Follow a low-arousal approach to support individuals effectively.
• Are keen to learn and grow in a supportive environment.
  
  Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact? Join our dedicated team at Springbank, a warm and welcoming housing support service in Glasgow.
We support two incredible gentlemen to live happy, fulfilling lives, and we're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to help them thrive. This post is a good opportunity for those with a generic support worker experience to specialise.