Autism Practitioner

Routes To Work South; Lanark; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive employment organization in Lanark seeks Autism Practitioners to assist autistic adults in living fulfilling lives tailored to their strengths and needs. Candidates should possess resilience, adaptability, and the ability to inspire joy. The position involves developing support plans and maintaining high service quality while fostering collaborative relationships. Benefits include extensive training, a pension scheme, and generous holiday leave. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

30 days holiday pro rata

Sector leading training

Non-contributory life assurance

Employer matched pension up to 9%

Discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Provide support to autistic individuals following their outcome-based support plans.
• Develop outcome-based support plans in line with policies and current legislation.
• Be involved in service planning, delivery, and co-ordination.
• Ensure high-quality service provision and promote safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate recording within necessary systems.
• Build collaborative relationships with partners to maximize service effectiveness.

Skills

Engaging and able to inspire joy & happiness

Resilient with understanding of stress and reflective practice

Committed to creating low-arousal environments

Willing to work as part of a supportive team

Motivated to support individuals to reach their goals

Interest in supporting holistic wellbeing

Understanding of wellbeing and human development

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: LO287
• Location: Lanark
• Hours: Full Time & Part Time
• Salary: £13.61 – £14.31
• Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026
• Why should you apply for this role: Exciting projects and challenges

Job Overview

We’re currently recruiting Autism Practitioners to support autistic adults. You’ll be working alongside individuals with a wide range of interests, strengths, and support needs – helping them to live fulfilling lives in a way that works for them.

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.

Benefits include:

• 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.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• To provide support to autistic people following their outcome-based support plans.
• To develop the outcome-based support plan in line with relevant policies and procedures and current legislation.
• To be actively involved in the service planning, delivery, co-ordination and having autonomy within the team.
• To ensure service provision is of the highest quality, demonstrates best practice and promotes safeguarding.
• To ensure accurate and robust recording within our recording systems including online systems.
• Comply with Finance processes to safeguard individuals.
• To build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to maximise the effectiveness of the service.
• To ensure all actions comply with SSSC Codes of Practice, SA’s policies and procedures.
• To be a Keyworker, leading regular Keyworker Meetings and participating in regular review meetings.
• To actively participate in coaching and the review process, to identify your individualised learning pathway, through a process of exploration and reflective practice.
• To maintain Continuous Professional Development in line with the Scottish Services Council (SSSC) registration requirements
• On-call may be undertaken by Autism Practitioners dependent on development stage and location.

Employer Expectations

Skills/Knowledge/Experience etc

• 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.
• 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)

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required

• Full UK driving licence.