Vacancies at
South West Services
Across our South West Area Services, we support 48 autistic adults across several welcoming locations. Our care is tailored to each person’s needs, including Housing Support, residential care, and transitional assessment services.
Autism Practitioner (Support Worker)
Lanark, Biggar & Carluke
Full Time & Part Time positions available
Salary: £13.45 to £14.15 per hour. £107.60 sleepover rate
Closing Date: 27th July 2026
Reference: SA1203
Join our South West team who currently support over 30 autistic people across Lanark, Biggar & Carluke to live fulfilling, independent lives.
From supporting individuals to access work placements and voluntary projects to supporting meaningful social opportunities, no two days are the same. Be part of a team that encourages potential, champions inclusion, and supports autistic people to access the opportunities that matter most to them. The supported individuals within this service love being out in the car, going on local walks and doing arts and crafts.
As an Autism Practitioner, experience of working within social care is desirable but not essential as we are seeking to appoint people who are willing to learn and develop into the role and share our organisational values: Collaboration, Compassion, Change Makers, & Contribution. We will support you to do this by offering an extensive autism specific training programme.
Think this could be the role for you? Find out more at the link below.
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Senior Autism Practitioner (Team Leader)
Lanark
Full Time position – 37 hours per week
Salary: £34,939 – £37,434
Closing Date: 29th July 2026
Reference: SA1200
Are you looking for your next step in your social care career? Are you a dynamic leader who thrives on building strong relationships, adapting to new challenges, and bringing out the best in others? If you’re passionate about coaching and developing teams to grow and succeed together, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.
Join our friendly and dedicated team as a Senior Autism Practitioner and you’ll ensure the successful delivery of each person’s service across our South West Area. Leading a team of dedicated Autism Practitioners, you will inspire them to provide a consistent, high-quality support service to autistic people, and coach and mentor them to ensure they perform to the best of their ability.
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
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Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)
Clannalba
Full Time & Part Time positions available – flexibility within contracted hours for suitable candidates
Salary: £14.46 to £15.16 per hour
Closing Date: 31st July 2026
Reference: SA1211
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Autism Practitioners to join our team at Clannalba.
In this rewarding role, you’ll be supporting autistic adults to live meaningful, fulfilling lives on their own terms. Every day is different—you’ll work alongside individuals with a diverse range of interests, strengths, and support needs, helping them achieve their goals, build independence, and enjoy the things that matter most to them.
We’re looking for caring, adaptable, and enthusiastic individuals who can follow the lead of the people they support. You’ll be calm under pressure, able to adjust to changing situations, and enjoy working as part of a team.
If you have a laid-back attitude, a proactive mindset, and a genuine passion for supporting others, you could be a great fit for this rewarding role.
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Autism Practitioners (Support Workers)
Ridgepark, Lanark
Full Time & Part Time positions available
Salary: £13.45 to £14.15 per hour
Closing Date: 7th August 2026
Reference: SA1214
Located near Lanark town centre, Ridgepark House is a transitional assessment service supporting autistic adults to develop their skills for the future. Each person has a personalised programme of support incorporating consistency and structure specific to their needs. Ridgepark is a well-established and valued part of our community, and as the service continues to evolve, we’re looking to strengthen our team. We’re seeking calm, confident Autism Practitioners who can help maintain the stability, warmth, and consistency that make Ridgepark a place where people feel truly at home.
Our dedicated team of Autism Practitioners provide personalised support to each person, ensuring their comfort, safety, and holistic well-being. With compassion and respect, we strive to create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive and be independent.
If you thrive on building trust, creating calm environments, and balancing consistency alongside change, we’d love to welcome you to the team. Experience supporting people through periods of transition would be highly beneficial.
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