Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) - Clannalba

Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)

Full time & Part Time positions available – flexibility within contracted hours for suitable candidates.

Pay Scale: Starting at £14.46 per hour, rising to £14.68 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £15.16 at your own pace. Pay detail is inclusive of Rural Allowance.

Clannalba, Lamington Village, ML12 6HP

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles

Embracing difference, leading change

Join Our Team as an Autism Practitioner at Clannalba

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Autism Practitioners to join our team at Clannalba.

In this rewarding role, you’ll be supporting autistic adults to live meaningful, fulfilling lives on their own terms. Every day is different—you’ll work alongside individuals with a diverse range of interests, strengths, and support needs, helping them achieve their goals, build independence, and enjoy the things that matter most to them.

About You

We’re looking for caring, adaptable, and enthusiastic individuals who can follow the lead of the people they support. You’ll be calm under pressure, able to adjust to changing situations, and enjoy working as part of a team.

If you have a laid-back attitude, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for supporting others, you could be a great fit for this rewarding role.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Engaging, and able to inspire joy & happiness
• Resilient, with an understanding of transactional stress and reflective practice
• Committed to creating stress-free, low-arousal environments
• Willing to work as part of a close-knit, supportive team, including partnering with families and other professionals
• Motivated to be a part of someone’s life, actively looking for ways to support them to reach their goals and aspirations.
• Interested in supporting holistic wellbeing, including getting outdoors & close to nature
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning to enhance the lives of those we support.

Desirable Criteria

The following skills and experience would be advantageous:

• An understanding of wellbeing and human development
• Experience or understanding of different communication styles and strategies
• An awareness of developmental stages and how to support them
• Familiarity with low-arousal approaches
• Knowledge of stress and emotional regulation support
• Previous work with community-based settings (e.g. local scout halls or activity groups)
• A full UK driving licence

Scottish Autism offers you:

Scottish Autism is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package 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 scheme
• Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
• Discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note that due to our location, access to reliable personal transport is highly recommended, as public transport options are limited.

This 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.

Typical Shift Patterns include: 07:45-15:00 | 14:30-21:45

You'll ideally work two weekends per month, giving you a great balance of structure and flexibility.

Closing Date: 31st July 2026

We review applications regularly and will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange interview availability

We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.

Registered charity number is SC009068