Autism Practitioners - Orkney

New Year, New Career!

Become an Autism Practitioner in Orkney

Orkney Area Services

Full-time and Part-time positions available

£13.62 - £14.37 per hour

(£26,208 - £27,646 pro rata, inclusive of £3,120 island allowance)

£96 per sleepover

Kickstart 2025 with a role that makes a real difference! Join Scottish Autism’s Orkney team; dedicated to empowering autistic people to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives since 2013.

Why Scottish Autism?

Our Autism Practitioners work with a commitment to our values of Collaboration, Compassion, Change Making, and Contribution. Whether you're experienced or new to social care, you'll receive extensive training, support, and opportunities to grow your skills.

As an Autism Practitioner, you will:

• Develop personalised support plans and build positive relationships.
• Support individuals in making choices, exploring interests, and to live independently.
• Partner with families and healthcare professionals to focus on each individual’s goals.

View the full job description here: https://www.scottishautism.org/sites/default/files/autism_practitioner_jd_1.pdf

What We Offer:

• Join a progressive organisation and develop within a supportive team environment.
• Connect with inspiring individuals, each with unique interests, skills, and talents.
• Thrive in a rewarding role backed by a comprehensive benefits package, covering health and wellbeing, continuous learning, and financial perks—something for everyone.

See more about our colleague benefits here: https://www.scottishautism.org/jobs/colleague-benefits

Employee Insights:

"Working for Scottish Autism has been the most rewarding and fulfilling job. The people we support and the team are incredible. No two days are the same, and the management is always supportive." – Current Autism Practitioner, Orkney

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of autism.

Apply by 26th November to join a team where you can Be Here, Be You, and Create Change.

For informal inquiries, contact Liza Mccrorie, Regional Manager, on 07739 075514 or by email liza.mccrorie@scottishautism.org

Registered Charity: SC009068