Practice Advisor

Practice Advisor - Appletree

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Full Time 37 hours per week made up of 20 hours of support

Permanent

Salary:£33,745 - £35,980 (including Rural Allowance)

Ref: SA1224

Postcode: PH3

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Embracing difference, leading change

About the opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be a part of a change-making service, called Appletree Community. Supporting the individual, who has multiple learning disabilities including autistic traits, you will build a nurturing relationship with him, whilst gaining a rich understanding of him and how best to support. Collaborating with the dedicated team and his mother, you will use coaching, training and practical advice to develop and improve autism practice. As an organisation, we follow a stress reduction model of support, ensuring a low stress environment is achieved.

In this role, you will:

• Be actively involved in service delivery minimum of 20 hours per week
• Reporting to the Tayside Services Manager, the Appletree Practice Advisor will support the translation of theory into practice and support the embedding of learning that focuses on reducing stress,
• Developing clear communication with the person and amongst the wider team, developing activities,supporting wellbeing and individual voice and choice,
• Support staff to complete an SVQ relevant to their registration with the SSSC
• Work collaboratively with the services and our low arousal leads to ensure the consistent application of our low arousal approach. xwwtmva
• Form an important part of the persons support network; liaising with the person, their family, the wider team and various stakeholders to ensure the persons needs and goals are met.

About You:

• The successful candidate will bring expertise and specialist knowledge, demonstrated through the following:
• Extensive, up-to-date expertise in autism, with a strong understanding of the experiences of autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan.