Pay Scale: Starting at £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £14.15 at your own pace
Full-Time, Part-Time positions available including small contracts
Reference: SA1191
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Embracing difference, leading change
Our Ridgepark service is a well-established and valued part of our community, and as the service continues to evolve, we’re looking to strengthen our team. We’re seeking calm, confident Autism Practitioners who can help maintain the stability, warmth, and consistency that make Ridgepark a place where people feel truly at home.
If you thrive on building trust, creating calm environments, and balancing consistency alongside change, we’d love to welcome you to the team. Experience supporting people through periods of transition would be highly beneficial.
Our dedicated team of Autism Practitioners provide personalised support to each person, ensuring their comfort, safety, and holistic well-being. With compassion and respect, we strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and be independent.
Located near Lanark town centre, Ridgepark House is a transitional assessment service supporting autistic adults to develop their skills for the future. Each person has a personalised programme of support incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs. Some activities that the people we support enjoy are:
- Long scenic walks
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Baking
- Gardening
- Other planned trips and visits to places of interest
About the Role:
As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people to achieve their aspirations and lead fulfilling lives. As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings.
Read the full Job Description via the apply button.
What We Offer:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 30 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension (employer matched up to 9%)
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Program
See more about our colleague benefits on our website.
Closing Date: 1st July 2026
Be Here, Be You, Create Change
We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.
Registered charity number is SC(phone number removed)
Salary description
£13.45 - £14.15 per hour