senior autism practitioner (team leader).

Randstad Care is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading autism charity dedicated to promoting and providing care, education, support, and opportunities for autistic people of all ages throughout Scotland.

Our client works tirelessly to create a world where autistic people are understood and enabled to lead meaningful, fulfilling, and happy lives as valued members of the community.

Everything within the service is guided by four core values:

• Collaboration: Working together to achieve the best outcomes.
• Change Makers: Boldly pushing for progress and continuous improvement.
• Compassion: Caring deeply about the supported individuals and team members.
• Contribution: Ensuring every voice and role adds value to the community.

Service Insight

This South West Service supports over 48 autistic adults across several welcoming locations to live fulfilling, independent lives. Care is tailored to each person's needs, covering Housing Support, residential care, and transitional assessment services.

You'll be joining a warm, dedicated team that's passionate about making a real difference and always looking for ways to grow and improve.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Service Manager, you will lead a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners to ensure the high-quality delivery of tailored, outcome-based support.

This position involves active involvement in service planning, recruitment, and delivery. You will provide the coaching and mentorship required to ensure the team performs at its best, demonstrates best practice, and promotes robust safeguarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Delivery: Manage and deliver consistent, high-quality support following outcome-based plans.
• Leadership & Coaching: Lead, mentor, and guide Autism Practitioners to support their professional growth.
• Partnership & Communication: Collaborate closely with families, external agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams using outstanding communication skills.
• Recruitment & Growth: Actively participate in the recruitment process to identify talented individuals to strengthen the team.
• Systems & Governance: Maintain accurate digital records using online recording systems, ensuring full compliance with SSSC Codes of Practice, Care Inspectorate guidance, and organizational policies.
• Quality & Safeguarding: Uphold safety processes and drive continuous service improvement.
• Reflective Practice: Participate in and lead regular reviews, team meetings, and individualised learning pathways.
• Operational Flexibility: Share responsibility for the regular on-call rota and work flexibly across a variety of shifts.

What We're Looking For

Randstad is searching for a dynamic leader who thrives on building strong relationships, adapting to new challenges, and bringing out the best in others.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to embed and demonstrate core values (Compassion, Contribution, Collaboration, Change Maker) in every aspect of leadership.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to manage diverse communication styles and build strong external partnerships.
• Sound IT literacy, particularly in MS Word, Excel, and digital recording systems.
• Creativity and initiative to manage quality, foster team autonomy, and support individuals in their daily lives.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to expanding your own leadership capabilities through ongoing learning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Proven track record supporting autistic individuals, alongside supervisory or management experience within social care.
• Coaching: Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring colleagues.
• Qualifications: A relevant Health & Social Care qualification OR the willingness to work towards an SVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care and Leadership and Management for Care Services (LMC) - fully funded by the employer.
• Licence: A valid, full UK Driving Licence.
• Registration: PVG Scheme membership and SSSC registration (or commitment to register within 6 months of starting).

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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