Autism Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker with Autism Experience

Location: Auchterarder, Scotland

About Us: Join our dynamic team dedicated to providing support for individuals with learning disabilities (LD), mental health (MH) conditions, and autism within a housing support environment in Auchterarder. Our service focuses on empowering individuals to live independently while receiving the care and support they need to thrive.

Job Description: We are looking for compassionate and experienced Support Workers with specific expertise in supporting individuals with autism. In this role, you will be responsible for providing person-centered care and support to adults with a range of complex needs, including LD, MH conditions, and autism. The role may involve sleepovers as part of the support package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing tailored support to individuals with LD, MH conditions, and autism.
• Promoting independence and autonomy through person-centered approaches.
• Assisting with daily living activities, including personal care and household tasks.
• Implementing individual care plans and behaviours support strategies.
• Supporting individuals to access community resources and engage in social activities.
• Monitoring and documenting progress, concerns, and incidents.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies as needed.
• Participating in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with individuals with autism and other complex needs.
• Understanding of autism spectrum disorders and knowledge of best practices in support.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleepovers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient approach to supporting individuals with diverse needs.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred but not essential).
• A commitment to promoting the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full-time and part-time positions available.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and supervision.
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the lives of others.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.