Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Autism Practitioner specialising in Youth Work to support children and young people with autism. This role involves creating a positive, nurturing environment that promotes development, independence, and social skills. The successful candidate will work closely with young individuals, applying specialised techniques to foster growth and confidence within a supportive setting. This position offers an enriching opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with autism while developing your skills in youth work.
Duties
- Build relationships with young people and families to support them to achieve their goals through our term time and holiday activity programmes
- Support delivery of activities in our Perth Centre and where applicable across Perth & Kinross
- Prepare and resource the activities
- Ensure all health and safety and organisation processes are followed during activities
- Effective and supportive engagement with parents/carers, always developing trusting and honest communication
- Putting the young people’s voice at the heart of everything we do to collate views, thoughts and ideas
- Supporting young people to visit the centre and to familiarise themselves with the service prior to attending
- Promoting independence
- Working collaboratively with other service areas across the organisation
- Undertaking a range of administrative tasks to support practical work with young people including but not limited to; updating files, monitoring individual plans, reporting on accidents and incidents and other regulatory requirements including Child Protection
Skills
- Practical, demonstrable experience working in a youth work setting either as team member or volunteer OR looking to develop experience in a youth work setting
- Understanding of autism and the work that we do at Perth Autism Support
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with a range of people
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills-Ability to relate to young people
- IT skills – MS Office
- Happy to work flexibly in a small team
- Driving licence and access to a car for work would be advantageous
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
