Autism Practitioners (Support Workers) Fife

Looking for more than a job? Something with purpose where you can make a real difference every day? Join our Fife team today!About us:We are committed to supporting over 60 autistic adults across Fife, providing personalised care across a variety of settings including Day and Housing Support Opportunities. We tailor our support to each person’s individual preferences and needs, providing the right level of assistance - including 1:1 or 2:1 support - so that each person can live well and thrive. We are looking for colleagues to join our Housing Support Teams.We’re looking for patient, confident, and engaging colleagues who bring a calm, reassuring presence – who also know how to have fun. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who truly listens and values the voices of the people we support.Key responsibilities:

• Continuously develop and implement personalised support plans with the supported people, their support network, and other stakeholders to ensure their life goals and aspirations are the main focus,
• Build positive relationships with the supported people,
• To support people to take part in their chosen activities,
• Be an active part of their local community and live as independently as possible,
• Complete all tasks necessary to maintain their home and be able to support personal care needs with compassion.
  
  

As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key. There are physical elements to this role. Shifts are typically built into a 4-week rolling rota – so you’ve got these in advance!View the full Job Description HEREFor more information or an informal chat please contact Tracy Christie, Services Manager, by email: [email protected] Why Join Us?We are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package for our colleagues which includes a range of Wellbeing, Development and Financial perks!Find out 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.Be Here, Be You, Create ChangeClosing Date: 19th AugustInterview Date: WC 4th SeptemberWe value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.Registered charity number is SC009068