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Autism Practice AdvisorScottish Autism • Biggar, Scotland
Autism Practice Advisor

Autism Practice Advisor

Scottish Autism • Biggar, Scotland
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description
Fixed term for 1 year – possibility of extending this Full time – 37 hours per week SA1174 Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role Can you coach and mentor colleagues? Can you promote voice and choice for the individuals we support so their voice leads their support? Do you have a ‘can‑do’, solutions focused approach? If the answer to each of these questions is yes, then perhaps the Practice Advisor role within Clannalba service is for you! As a Practice Advisor at Clannalba you will help mould and shape support to meet the needs and aspirations of each supported individual, modelling exemplary autism practice to embrace difference and lead change. Sharing your skills to coach, share knowledge and encourage reflective practice, you will help teams embed theory into practical day‑to‑day support approaches to promote wellbeing, voice and participation and reduce stress. This role is primarily based at Clannalba, near Biggar but as Practice Advisor you will link in with other colleagues in the South West Region and with the wider Practice Development Team. In this role, you will: * Use coaching skills to build reflective, informed practice across teams * Support the translation of contemporary theory into practice and support the embedding of learning that focuses on reducing stress and promotes overall wellbeing * Support colleagues working towards SVQ qualifications * Collaborate with Supported Individuals & their loved ones, and with colleagues including our Participation Coordinator and Low Arousal Leads * Deliver internal learning sessions and contribute to practice development projects * Take an active role in our new Autism Practitioner Award, including support and assessment * Work in harmony with Senior leaders in Clannalba with occasional on call support when required * Promote voice and choice for supported individuals and be able to evidence positive change We’re looking for people who: * Have strong knowledge of autism and the impact across the lifespan * Preferred autism practice of 3-5 years or lived experience with the knowledge and ability to translate and apply theoretical knowledge into practice * Are committed to reducing restrictive practices * Are a team player who can walk alongside people we support and colleagues * Are confident working through change and supporting others through change * Have the ability to apply a coaching model to practice development * Have an understanding of conflict resolution and handling challenges * Hold a full UK driving licence and access to personal transport (due to the rural nature of Clannalba) Scottish Autism Offers You: We are proud to offer a wide range of colleague benefits. This post is subject to a PVG Disclosure check. Successful candidate will be required to be SSSC registered and 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. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible in their working times to meet the needs of supported individuals, Clannalba service and to link with the wider Practice Development team. This will include days, evenings and weekends when required. Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism. For more information or an informal chat, please contact Jennifer Somerville, Services Manager, by email jennifer.somerville@scottishautism.org Closing Date: 14th May 2026 J-18808-Ljbffr
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