Job DescriptionSenior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader) - Lanark
Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader) - Lanark
Pay Scale: Starting at £33,921 rising to £34,371 after probation, with the opportunity to progress to £36,344 per annum at your own pace.
Full Time, Permanent Position, On Site - 37 hours per week
Reference: SA794
Are you looking for your next step in your social care career? Are you a dynamic leader who thrives on building strong relationships, adapting to new challenges, and bringing out the best in others? If you're passionate about coaching and developing teams to grow and succeed together, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.
Join our friendly and dedicated team as Senior Autism Practitioner in our South West Area services.
Across our South West Area Services, we support 48 autistic adults across several welcoming locations. Our care is tailored to each person's needs, including Housing Support, residential care, and transitional assessment services. You'll be joining a warm, dedicated team that's passionate about making a real difference and always looking for ways to grow and improve.
About the Role
As the Senior Autism Practitioner, you'll ensure the successful delivery of each person's service across our South West Services. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a consistent, high-quality support service to autistic people. You will coach and mentor them to ensure they perform to the best of their ability.
Using your outstanding communication skills, you'll collaborate closely with families, agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to implement and further develop support plans designed to help individuals succeed in their day-to-day lives.
Actively involving yourself in the recruitment process, you will always be on the lookout for talented individuals who could make the team even stronger.
This is a superb opportunity to gather experience of a different role, to undertake additional training and lead a hard-working team to success.
About You
To be considered for this diverse role, you must have:
- Experience gained within a supervisory and/or management role within social care
- Demonstrated experience in supporting autistic people
- Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues
- A health and social care qualification, or the willingness to gain an SVQ Level 4 in health & social care and Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMC) qualification provided by the organisation
- A good level of IT literacy, including MS Word and Excel
- A Full UK Driving License.
- Able to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends and support with regular on-call support. This can be discussed further at interview.
View the full Job Description HERE
Scottish Autism offers you:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive colleague benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. We keep it simple with 3 pay points which you progress at your pace as you develop.
32 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 SVQNon-contributory life assurance schemeWorkplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)Discount platformEmployee Assistance Programme.
Find out more about our comprehensive benefits package HERE
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.
Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission, and values.
Closing Date - 11 th July
Interviews - 15 th July
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Registered charity number is SC009068
Job DescriptionClerical Officer
Clerical Officer
Part Time Position Available - 25 hours per week
Location (On-Site) Craigmillar, Edinburgh
Salary: £24,242 Pro Rata
SA795
Do you have strong administration experience and a keen eye for detail? Are you looking for a varied role where your organisational skills can really make a difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a Clerical Officer to join our Edinburgh & The Lothians Team!
You will support all key administrative functions across the region. From maintaining records to supporting our finance and personnel processes, your work will help us deliver high-quality services. You will be part of a small and friendly team that plays a vital role in keeping our services running smoothly.
What You'll Do:
Provide efficient and effective reception coverProvide essential administrative support to the teamMaintain records and assist with financial and personnel systemsUse your excellent organisational skills to support day-to-day operationsWork closely as a key support for Administrator, Senior Autism Practitioner and Services Manager roles
What We're Looking For:
Previous experience in an administrative rolePrevious experience in recruitment support, onboarding processing for new colleaguesStrong communication skills and attention to detailGood knowledge of MS Office and the ability to adapt to changeA proactive and flexible approach to workPrevious financial administrative experience would be desirable
Additional Information:
Successful candidates will be required to visit our Head Office in Alloa semi-regularly.Weekly hours would likely be split Monday-Friday 9am-2:30pm with a 30 min unpaid break. There may be some flexibility to this which can be discussed at interview.View the full job description HEREInterviews will be held 10 th / 11 th JulyFor an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Cluckie ahead of the closing date by email: Jennifer.cluckie@scottishautism.org
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a team that makes a real difference, working in a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and grow. And if that's not enough, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which has something for everyone! See more about our colleague benefits HERE
Ready to make an impact? Apply by 4 th July
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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Finance
Head Office, Alloa / Remote Working
Permanent
Hours: 37hrs per week
Appointed: £46,255 / Confirmed: £46,917 / Advanced: £49,559
About us:
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