Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)

Central Area Services - Forth Valley, Alloa Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader) Full Time Position Available – 37 hours per week Pay Scale: Starting at £34,939 rising to £35,505 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £37,434 at your own pace Reference: SA1241 Embracing difference, leading change We're looking for a passionate and motivated leader to join our Central Area Services team, supporting autistic adults across housing support, care at home, day opportunities, and outreach services. As a Senior Autism Practitioner, you'll lead and develop a team of Autism Practitioners, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered every day. You'll coach and mentor colleagues, build strong partnerships with families and professionals, and help create positive outcomes for the people we support.This is an exciting opportunity to further your leadership career while making a real difference in people's lives. What We're Looking For: Someone who leads by example, embedding our values of Belonging, Empowering, Curiosity and Integrity in everyday interactions and decisions.Experience in a supervisory or management role within social careExperience supporting autistic peopleStrong coaching and mentoring skillsExcellent communication and relationship-building abilitiesGood IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability and willingness to learn new systems, including rota planning software.Full UK driving licenceFlexibility to work a variety of shifts and participate in an on-call rota Why Join Scottish Autism?At Scottish Autism, people are at the heart of everything we do. As Scotland’s leading autism charity, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where difference is embraced, individual voices are valued, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our work is guided by four core values: Belonging, Empowering, Curiosity and Integrity, which shape how colleagues support autistic people, work together and drive positive change.We also offer a generous benefits package including:Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities32 days annual leave (pro rata), increasing with serviceSector-leading training and development from day oneFully funded professional qualifications - we'll support you to achieve relevant qualifications, including SVQ Level 4 and Leadership & Management for Care Services, if required.Employer pension contributions of up to 9%Life assurance schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRetail and lifestyle discountsView the full Job Description HERE Closing Date – 20th November Interviews – 26th/27th November For further information please contact Declan, Services Manager within the Central team: [email removed] Registered charity number is SC009068