Cowdenbeath, Cardenden, Lochgelly
Full-time and part-time positions available
Pay Scale: Starting at £13.45 per hour, rising to £13.67 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £14.15 at your own pace.
£107.60 per sleepover
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles
Ref: SA1208
Embracing difference, leading change
Looking for a role where compassion meets purpose? If this is you, apply to join our team in Fife Services.
About us:
At Scottish Autism, we acknowledge the specialist support our staff provide to autistic people; therefore, those carrying out support work are known as Autism Practitioners. We are committed to supporting over 60 autistic adults across Fife, providing personalised care across a variety of settings. Our services range in their level of complexity and have varying staffing ratios, including 1:1 and 2:1 support.
We’re looking for dedicated and confident professionals with experience in support roles. We are seeking passionate, experienced and enthusiastic practitioners to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support. While not essential, a full UK driver’s licence would be beneficial to support our supported individuals to access their local community.
Key responsibilities:
- Build positive relationships with the supported people
- To support people to take part in their chosen activities such as swimming, gym, meals out, cinema, parties, going for walks, going on holiday and much more
- Continuously develop personalised support plans with the supported people, their support network, and other stakeholders to ensure their life goals and aspirations are the main focus
- To support people to take part in their chosen activities
- Be an active part of their local community and live as independently as possible
- Complete all tasks necessary to maintain their home and to support with personal care
As part of your role, you will be required to undertake shift work, including weekends and evenings, so flexibility towards working hours is key. Please note, there are physical elements to this role.
Why Join Us?
We are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package for our colleagues, including:
- 30 days' holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
- Sector-leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ
- Non-contributory life assurance scheme
- Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
Find out more about our organisational benefits on our website.
Shift pattern includes days, evenings, sleepovers and weekends. Some contracts have waking nights – ask more for the waking night rate and shift pattern.
These posts are subject to a PVG Disclosure check. All new employees must have applied to register with the Scottish Social Services Council within 3 months of starting in post and be registered within 6 months. Scottish Autism cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.
Contact Vanda Paton, Services Manager, for more information.
Closing Date: 28th July 2026
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