Autism Practitioner

Support Worker - Supported Living & Community Outings

Location: Perth and Dundee

Shifts: Full flexibility (Earlies, Lates, Waking Nights, Sleepovers)

Onboarding: Fast-track hiring with full induction provided

Are you energetic, outgoing, and passionate about empowering others? We are seeking proactive Support Workers to join a dedicated team in Perth and Dundee supporting older adults and a young adult with mild learning disabilities, autism, and backgrounds of trauma.

In this rewarding role, you will help service users live fulfilling, independent lives within a supported-living setting-focusing on emotional well-being, community inclusion, and everyday fun.

What You'll Be Doing

• Community Engagement: Accompany service users on outings, local social events, and regular trips out.
• Trauma-Informed Care: Provide compassionate, individualised support sensitive to past trauma.
• Empowerment: Assist with daily living routines while encouraging autonomy and active lifestyles.

What We Need

• Experience: Prior support experience working with learning disabilities or autism.
• Certifications: Valid, up-to-date Moving & Handling and Medication certificates.
• Knowledge: Understanding of trauma-informed care (desirable).
• Bonus Skills: Epilepsy or rescue medication training is a distinct advantage.

What You'll Get

• Total Flexibility: Choose from Earlies, Lates, Waking Nights, or Sleepovers to fit your lifestyle.
• Streamlined Hiring: Fast-track onboarding to get you working without unnecessary delays.
• Great Support: Work alongside a friendly, experienced core team with continuous guidance.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're ready to help adults in Perth and Dundee lead active, connected lives, apply today or get in touch with Cat [phone removed].

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.

experience

Adults - Physical Disabilities

skills

be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team,caring,competent at dealing with all stakeholders,critical thinking,emotional intelligence,empathy,handling medication,non-judgemental,oral communication,organisational,passionate,patience,report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc),resilient,show initiative,time management,tolerance,understanding,work well under pressure,written communication