Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)

Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)Location: Lanark, South West Area Services (Office & Community-based) Salary: £34,939 - £37,434 per annum (Clear progression pathway) Hours: Full-time (37 hours/week) | Shift Pattern (Includes evenings, weekends & on-call duties) Sponsorship: Not available for this role About the RoleAre you an experienced social care supervisor looking to lead a compassionate, dedicated team? On behalf of Scottish Autism, Randstad is recruiting a Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader) to oversee person-centered care for over 48 autistic adults across housing support, residential care, and transitional assessment services. In this pivotal role reporting to the Service Manager, you will coach and mentor a team of Autism Practitioners, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families, drive service quality, and advocate for meaningful, independent living. Key Responsibilities • Leadership & Coaching: Lead, mentor, and empower a team of Autism Practitioners to maintain exceptional care standards. • Service Delivery: Oversee outcome-based support plans, ensure robust digital record-keeping, and uphold safeguarding standards. • Collaboration: Partner with families, external agencies, and health professionals to continuously adapt and improve support strategies. • Recruitment & Compliance: Participate in hiring talent and ensure full compliance with SSSC Codes of Practice and Care Inspectorate guidelines. • Operational Flexibility: Share responsibility for the regular on-call rota and work flexibly across shift patterns. What You Need to Succeed • Experience: Proven supervisory or management experience within social care, alongside direct experience supporting autistic individuals. • Qualifications: SVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care and Leadership & Management for Care Services (LMC) - or willingness to achieve these with 100% employer funding. • Driver's License: Valid Full UK Driving License (Essential). • Registrations: Active SSSC registration (or eligible within 3 months) and PVG scheme membership. • Core Competencies: Strong communication skills, IT literacy (MS Office), and alignment with core values: Compassion, Collaboration, Contribution, and Change Making. What's on Offer • Competitive Salary: £34,939 starting salary, rising to £35,505 post-engagement, with clear progression up to £37,434. • Generous Leave: 32 days annual leave (pro-rata), increasing with service length. • Pension & Benefits: Matched employer pension up to 9% and non-contributory life assurance. • Fully Funded Qualifications: Sector-leading training including 100% covered costs for SVQ/LMC qualifications, SSSC registration, and PVG membership. • Employee Perks: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and corporate discount schemes. To Apply: Please submit your application promptly. For any immediate queries, please contact Sumaira in the Randstad Care teamRandstad 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.