Autism/senior Autism Practitioner - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth Autism Support

Description

To participate in the planning, preparation and delivery of person centred/outcome focused activities in a variety of settings, including 1:1 community support, group activities and school holiday programmes for autistic children and young people aged up to 18 years.

To work collaboratively with children, young people and their families, PAS staff and volunteers and external partners.

To implement individual plans to achieve stated outcomes and complete relevant paperwork and reports where required.


MAIN DUTIES AND TASKS

Supporting Children, Young People and Families

• Build relationships with children and young people and their families to support them to achieve goals and outcomes to encourage the strengths of each individual and allow young people to participate fully in community life, including at home, in education, employment or in community groups.
• Develop and undertake work to achieve children and young people's plans in line with Perth Autism Support SCIO organisational outcomes.
• Participate in the planning, preparation, delivery and evaluation of person centred/outcome focused activities in a variety of in person and online-based settings, including 1.1 sessions in the community, weekly group activities and school holiday programmes.
• Engage children and young people in both 1:1 and group activities in a supportive, friendly manner.
• Develop trusting and supportive relationships with parents/carers ensuring open and honest communication at all times.
• Undertake a range of administrative tasks to support practical work with young people including but not limited to; updating client files, monitoring and updating individual plans and contact logs, reporting on Accidents and Incidents and other regulatory requirements including Child Protection, developing resources for use in support activities.
• Support young people with personal care such as toileting and feeding, whilst promoting independence, where required.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers at PAS and from other organisations.
• The post holder may be required to travel to other areas out with Perth City as support is delivered in all geographical areas of Perth & Kinross: mileage/travel costs will be provided to and from PAS Centre, 14 New Row, Perth, on such occasions.

Training

• Autism Practitioners/Senior Autism Practitioners will be required to attend all relevant training that is appropriate for their job to ensure the best support for the children and families, and to encourage personal development. A staff training calendar is developed annually and there is a range of mandatory training that staff have to ensure is completed.
• Autism Practitioners/Senior Autism Practitioners will attend regular team meetings and regular support and supervision sessions with the Children's Services Manager and will attend organisation wide meetings and training where necessary including full team "away days", to ensure the priorities and values of Perth Autism Support are continuously met.

Recording and Reporting

• Responsible for the completion of good quality electronic and written records and reports, in line with the organisation's policies and procedures and within timescales given.
• Inform the Child Protection Officer of any concerns about individual children, young people or families.
• Contribute to maintaining accurate records of information specifically in relation to outcomes for the young people you are supporting.

General Responsibilities

Other duties:

• Ensure safety of clients, volunteers and other staff complies with policy
• Promote effective communication
• Undertake any other duties as seen as appropriate and as instructed by the Senior Management Team, including fundraising and the promotion of Perth Autism Support Services

Personal Development

• Maintain professional knowledge and competence on both company policies and regulatory standards
• Attend any training courses and updates as deemed necessary by the Senior Management Team
• This post required the post holder to hold or be prepared to work towards a relevant practitioner qualification as per the requirements of SSSC

Special Conditions
This post requires the holder to be available at varying times as required by the post.

To carry out other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post and the needs of the organisation, in order to develop and maintain service delivery.

• The post requires the holder to have a clear disclosure check in accordance with the Protecting Vulnerable Group scheme
• The post requires the holder to register with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. Perth Autism Supportreserves the right to amend this job description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.

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