Autism Practice Advisor - Appletree, AuchterarderDo not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.Practice Advisor - AppletreeFull Time - 37 hours per week made up of 20 hours of supportPermanentSalary: £32,819 - £34,989 (including Rural Allowance)Ref: SA1173Postcode: PH3Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this roleEmbracing difference, leading changeAbout us:Scottish Autism is dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We believe in the power of relationships to transform the lives of the people we support. We help build a more caring, compassionate, and inclusive Scotland, one relationship at a time.About the opportunity:An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of a change-making service, called Appletree Community. Supporting the individual, who has multiple learning disabilities including autistic traits, you will build a nurturing relationship with him, whilst gaining a rich understanding of him and how best to support. Collaborating with the dedicated team and his mother, you will use coaching, training and practical advice to develop and improve autism practice. As an organisation, we follow a stress reduction model of support, ensuring a low stress environment is achieved.In this role, you will:Be actively involved in service delivery - minimum of 20 hours per weekReporting to the Tayside Services Manager, the Appletree Practice Advisor will support the translation of theory into practice and support the embedding of learning that focuses on reducing stress,Developing clear communication with the person and amongst the wider team, developing activities, supporting wellbeing and individual voice and choice,· Support staff to complete an SVQ relevant to their registration with the SSSC· Work collaboratively with the services and our low arousal leads to ensure the consistent application of our low arousal approach.· Form an important part of the person's support network; liaising with the person, their family, the wider team and various stakeholders to ensure the person's needs and goals are met.About You:The successful candidate will:· Have high level of contemporary knowledge and understanding of autism and autistic people and their families across the lifespan· Have understanding how trauma impacts on an individuals ' life· Have a high level of understanding of appropriate communication including photographic tools, now and next, Makaton· Have autism practice or lived experience with the knowledge and ability to translate and apply complex theoretical knowledge into practice.· Be committed to the elimination of restrictive practice and restraint.· Be a change maker, always looking for ways to improve processes and service levels, and to add value· SVQ 3 or working towards achieving this· Have the ability to apply a coaching model to practice development· Have experience of managing conflict and challenging situationsFull Job description HERE:Scottish Autism Offers· 30 days holiday (which increases with your length of service)· Non-contributory life assurance scheme· Workplace Pension· Wellbeing support· Access to High Street Retailer and Gym discounts· Smoke Free OrganisationSee our comprehensive benefits package HERE: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 cover all the costs of PVG membership and SSSC Registration for employees.Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values. xwzovoh We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.For more information or an informal chat, please contact Andrew Rafferty, Services Manager via Closing Date: 15th of May 2026Be Here, Be You, Create ChangeRegistered charity number is SC009068