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As a Practice Advisor, you will help mould and shape support to meet the needs and aspirations of each supported individual, modelling exemplary autism practice to embrace difference and lead change. Sharing your skills to coach, share knowledge and encourage reflective practice, you will help teams embed theory into practical day-to-day support approaches to promote wellbeing, voice & participation and to reduce stress. This role is primarily based across the North of Scotland but, as Practice Advisor, you will link in with colleagues across the organisation and spend occasional time at Head Office in Alloa with the wider Practice Development Team.
Job Responsibility
Use coaching skills to build reflective, informed practice across teams
Support the translation of contemporary theory into practice and support the embedding of learning that focuses on reducing stress, supporting wellbeing and individual voice and choice
Support colleagues working towards SVQ qualifications and Autism Practitioner award
Collaborate with supported individuals, their loved ones and colleagues including our Participation Coordinator and Low Arousal Leads
Deliver internal learning sessions and contribute to practice development projects
Take an active role in our new Autism Practitioner Award, including assessment
Requirements
Strong knowledge of autism and the impact across the lifespan
Have autism practice of 2 years or lived experience with the knowledge and ability to translate and apply complex theoretical knowledge into practice
Committed to reducing restrictive practices
Confident working through change and supporting others
Ability to apply a coaching model to practice development
Understanding of conflict resolution and handling challenges
Hold a full UK driving licence
What we offer
PVG Disclosure check valued
Comprehensive benefits package (see website for details)