Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader) - Fife Area, Dalgety Bay

New Today

Job DescriptionSenior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader) - Fife Area, Dalgety Bay
Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)
Full Time Position available - 37 hours per week
Starting at £33,921 rising to £34,471 after probation. Opportunity to progress to £36,344 at your own pace (pro rata)
Whether you're an experienced supervisor or looking to move into a leadership role, this is your opportunity to make a real difference as a Senior Autism Practitioner within Scottish Autism's Fife Area Services.
You'll be part of a strong, supportive team of Senior Autism Practitioners, bringing together over 50 years of combined experience. This wealth of knowledge creates a collaborative environment where you'll receive exceptional mentoring and contribute to high-quality person-centred support.
As the Senior Autism Practitioner in Fife Area, you will have the exciting opportunity to ensure the successful delivery of a new service within Dalgety Bay. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a consistent, high-quality support service to autistic people. Using your outstanding communication skills, you'll collaborate closely with families, agencies and multi-disciplinary teams to implement and further develop support plans designed to help individuals succeed in their day-to-day lives.
This is a superb opportunity to gather experience of a different role, to undertake additional training and lead a hard-working team to success.
Experience gained within a supervisory and/or management role
A health and social care qualification, or the willingness to gain an SVQ Level 4 in health & social care and Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMC)qualification provided by the organisation
A good level of IT literacy, including MS Word and Excel
Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings and participation in regular on call for the area. Full UK Driving License essential
Scottish Autism offers you:
We are proud to offer a comprehensive colleague benefits package which includes a competitive salary and a personalised learning pathway for all. 32 days holiday pro rata (which increases with your length of service)
~ Sector leading training from day one, including fully funded support to complete your necessary SVQ

Non-contributory life assurance scheme
Workplace Pension (Employer matched up to 9%)
Discount platform
Employee Assistance Programme.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package which has something for everyone! 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. xkybehq We encourage and welcome applications from people with lived experience of autism.
For more information or an informal chat please contact Vanda Paton:
Closing Date - 22 nd January 2026
Interview Dates - Week of 26 th January 2026
Apply
Location:
Dunfermline, Fife
Salary:
£34,471,000
Job Type:
FullTime

We found some similar jobs based on your search