Pros and cons - Autism Practitioner Scottish Autism Employee Review

The Supported individuals are amazing to work with The actually services provided you can work in are varied Management is a mixed bag some are very good to work with.

Bad staff are often moved around services rather than fired. Head office often forget their own policies and will try railroad staff such as mediation where it's not appropriate. Policies are all over the place, paper work to do with policies is missing from the new system yet you're expected to use it, it’s not followed by managers but no real accountability if they break it. Some service managers seem to act first rather than take account of the situation, use more bullying tactics rather than taking the big picture. Communication is poor and you can't use the communication tools effectively without being flagged.Colleague form is a just a show piece

Pays well. Good sleepover bonus. Nice colleagues depending on service.

Horrible hours (60+ per wk easily). Horrible management, not all, but majority. 1 Senior in particular has serious attitude issue. Harassed 24/7 for OT. Phoning in sick is just an inconvenience. No thanks or appreciation unless it’s OT. No career progression as senior position is a soul destroying opportunity.