Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)
Scottish Autism ·
Job Description Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)Full Time Position Available 37 hours per weekPay Scale: Starting at £34,939 rising to £35,505 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £37,434 at your own pacePlease note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this rolesReference: SA1230Embracing difference, leading changeJoin our friendly and dedicated team as Senior Autism Practitioner in our Fife Area Services.
About the RoleAs the Senior Autism Practitioner, youll ensure the successful delivery of each persons service across our Fife 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, youll 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.
About YouTo be considered for this diverse role, you must have: Experience gained within a supervisory and/or management role within social careDemonstrated experience in supporting autistic peopleExperience coaching and mentoring colleaguesA 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 organisationA good level of IT literacy, including MS Word and ExcelA 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 HEREScottish 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 HEREThis 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: 28th September 2026Interviews: 1st and 2nd October 2026Be Here, Be You, Create ChangeRegistered charity number is SC009068TPBN1_UKTJ