Waking Nightshift Autism Practitioners (Support Worker) – Ridgepark, Lanark

Healthcare & Medical
Lanarkshire
May 1, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Pay Scale

Starting at £14.98 per hour, rising to £15.15 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £15.86 at your own pace. Pay detail is inclusive of Rural Allowance.

Positions & Reference

Full Time and Part Time

Reference: SA1172

Visa

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.

About the Role

We’re currently recruiting Waking Nightshift Autism Practitioners to support autistic adults at the Clannalba service. You’ll be working alongside individuals with a wide range of interests, strengths, and support needs – helping them to live fulfilling lives in a way that works for them.

What we provide

At Scottish Autism, we value our Autism Practitioners, providing top notch training to ensure they deliver high quality support. This is a fantastic opportunity, even if you’re new to the field.

About You

We’re looking for caring, adaptable, and enthusiastic individuals who can follow the lead of the people they support. You’ll be calm under pressure, able to adjust to changing situations, and enjoy working as part of a team.

If you have a laid back attitude, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for supporting others, you could be a great fit for this rewarding role.

Responsibilities

  • Building positive relationships
  • Collaborating with families and health professionals
  • Encouraging feelings of safety and promoting rest and sleep
  • Shift work, including weekends and evenings, is required.

Skills & Experience

  • An understanding of wellbeing and human development
  • Experience or understanding of different communication styles and strategies
  • An awareness of developmental stages and how to support them
  • Familiarity with low arousal approaches
  • Knowledge of stress and emotional regulation support

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which has something for everyone! See more about our colleague benefits HERE.

Travel & Personal Transport

Please note that due to our location, access to reliable personal transport is highly recommended, as public transport options are limited.

Compliance & Registration

This post is 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 covers all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.

Shift Patterns

Typical Shift Patterns include: 21:30-08:00. You’ll ideally work two weekends per month, giving you a great balance of structure and flexibility.

Diversity

We value diversity and welcome applications from those with lived experience of autism.

Location

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