Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)

Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)Edinburgh and Lothian Area Services2 part-time positions available: 32 hours per week and 30 hours per week (weekly hours could vary slightly for a suitable candidate)Pay Scale: Starting at £34,939, rising to £35,505 after engagement. Opportunity to progress to £37,434 at your own pace (Pro Rata)Reference: SA1205Embracing difference, leading changeAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic people? Do you have leadership skills and a desire to mentor and develop others? If so, this could be the role for you!In Lothian, you''ll join a dynamic and forward-thinking management team that''s always evolving - consistently innovating to shape stronger, more responsive support teams. Together, we deliver a diverse range of services, including Residential, Day Opportunities, Housing Support and Outreach. With pride, we support 43 autistic people to live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.As the Senior Autism Practitioner, you''ll ensure the successful delivery of our services in our Lothian Area Service. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a high-quality support service to autistic individuals. You will coach and mentor them to ensure they perform to the best of their ability. Using your outstanding communication skills, you''ll collaborate with agencies, multi-disciplinary teams and families to implement support plans to help individuals succeed in their day-to-day lives. ..... full job details .....