Senior Autism PractitionerLocation: Clannalba, Lamington (South Lanarkshire)Salary: £35,871 rising to £36,421 post-probation, with potential progression to £38,294 (includes rural allowance)Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per weekContract: Permanent
Defour Partnership is proud to be supporting a leading autism and social care charity in the recruitment of a dedicated and values-driven Senior Autism Practitioner to join their specialist team in Clannalba, Lamington.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced care professional with leadership experience to join a supportive, purpose-led organisation, making a real difference in the lives of autistic individuals.
Why Apply?
? Progression opportunities with sector-leading training? 32 days annual leave (increases with service)? Fully funded SVQ qualifications? Life assurance, enhanced pension, EAP & wellbeing support? Rural allowance included in salary
The Role
As Senior Autism Practitioner, you will:
Lead and mentor a team of Autism Practitioners to deliver person-centred support
Ensure each individual’s support plan is tailored to meet their needs and ambitions
Liaise with families, multi-disciplinary teams, and external agencies
Be actively involved in recruitment, supervision, and service development
Support shift working and on-call responsibilities as required
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
Experience in a supervisory or management role within social care
A relevant health and social care qualification, or willingness to achieve SVQ Level 4 and Leadership & Management certification
Good IT literacy (Word, Excel)
A full UK driving licence
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and on-call
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-quality, values-led organisation and develop your career in autism support leadership.
Apply now or contact Defour Partnership to learn more.