Autism Practitioner - Entry Level Opportunity

Autism Practitioner – Entry Level Opportunity 
Field Based (covering Edinburgh and the surrounding areas) 

Are you an enthusiastic individual looking to embark on a rewarding career as an Autism Practitioner? Want to join a successful business that offers excellent training and career progression opportunities? If so, read on. 

Who will I be working for? 

We are Primecare Health, an independent provider of high-quality care services within Edinburgh and West Lothian. We offer flexible and professional home care services that empower people to maintain their independence within their own home and local community. 

We’re now looking for a number of Autism Practitioners to join us on a full time basis, working 37 hours per week across various shift patterns, including nights. 

What are the benefits? 

- Salary of £19,500 per annum 
- Pension 
- Full training and extensive induction programme 
- Four weekly pay 
- Ongoing support and supervision 
- Gain knowledge in a specialist area 
- Great career progression opportunities 
- Various shift patterns 
- 28 days’ holiday 

This role is a great opportunity to empower people in your own community and witness the difference you’ll make to their lives first-hand. 

You’ll help individuals to be themselves, support them to achieve their goals and most importantly, enable them to live their life as they choose 

We’ll provide you with all the support you need to succeed in your role, including 24/7 access to a line manager for any advice or guidance you may need. 

What’s more, you’ll be supported to gain valuable industry qualifications, including your SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, making this the ideal role in which to enhance your future prospects. 

What will I be doing? 

As an Autism Practitioner, you’ll deliver a high-quality care service to clients with autism throughout Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. 

Specifically, you’ll provide personal care and support to clients in their homes, including washing and bathing, preparing meals and light household tasks. 

You’ll help clients to achieve their day-to-day goals and remain as independent as possible. 

Sounds great! What do I need? 

- To be willing and able to undertake training 
- An empathetic approach 
- Great communication skills 

It would be great if you had experience in autism services or similar, but this is by no means essential. 

Other companies may call this role Autism Support Worker, Support Worker, Junior Care Worker, Trainee Carer, Care Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, Junior Social Care Worker or Trainee Social Worker. 

Webrecruit and Primecare Health are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. 

So, if you’re looking to take on a role with meaning as an Autism Practitioner, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.