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Aberlour Sustain Service, Perth and Kinross (22.5 hours per week)

Many vulnerable children and young people are unable to be supported sufficiently within their own homes and communities. However, by intervening earlier with person centred approaches we can support children and young people to remain at home

Aberlour, with support and funding from Perth and Kinross Council, has establishes Sustain. This is an innovative and creative new service in Perth and Kinross which focuses on supporting children and young people (age 5 - 11) on the 'edge of care' to remain and flourish in their local communities. 

Using personalised and person-centred approaches and principles, the aim is to ensure that children, young people and families are supported to build on their strengths, assets and interests to develop enduring capacity and resilience.  We also aim to support local professional stakeholders and communities to coproduce solutions.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, energetic and committed and, working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge, you will share our vision that collaborative early intervention and engagement is the best option for children and families who are on the 'edge of care'.  You will bring a fresh and collaborative approach to this service and, in discussion with the manager, be willing to try new approaches to ensure strong and trusting relationships are developed with families and stakeholders.  You should be dynamic and creative and be able to deliver flexible, person-centred services to vulnerable children and families in a way which can be playful, warm, accepting, curious, tenacious and empathetic.

You will have experience of direct practice within this field of work, including child/adult protection issues.  Experience of working with children with additional support needs would be desirable but is not essential. 

Based within a variety of settings including the service base, family homes, schools and community settings, you will work either individually or with groups of children, young people and parents / carers using an asset based approach to build capacity and resilience. 

As well as being involved in planning, designing and delivering appropriate work you will also assist in assessing and evaluating the services, maintain accurate records and contribute to reports.

Successful candidates will be required to manage their time in a way which balances the needs of children and families, the administrative requirements of the role as well as being able to work at times which may include weekends, evenings and public holidays.

If you would like more information or wish to discuss this post, please contact Tracey Gordon, Service Manager on 07518 970 557 for an informal conversation.

If you have any queries, please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk.  Applications are welcome from minority groups.

Applications to be returned by: noon on Monday 7 January 2019

Please note we do not accept CV's.

Interviews are planned to be held on Tuesday 15 January 2019

 As an Aberlour employee, you will:

-        receive a supported induction

-        be part of a highly motivated and skilled team

-        receive continual personalised support

-        have access to a well-developed training programme, including Person Centred Planning and Graphic Facilitation

-        excellent annual leave entitlement

-        access to our group pension scheme  

-        access to the Aberlour Rewards retail discount scheme

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

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We are looking to build our current pool of Relief Residential Workers to work in our new residential service for children and young people based in Tain.  We work using a Dyadic Developmental Practice model which means that we ensure that the child/young person and their behaviour is understood and that the child or young person feels as safe as possible at home, in school and in social activities. 

We are looking for individuals who will be playful, warm, accepting, curious and empathetic in their

dealings with children, and to bring these qualities to help us achieve our vision, which is to:

1.                   Provide the best option in Scotland for children who require to live in residential care.

2.                   Provide the best life-long learning services in Scotland which support children to lead happy and successful lives.

3.                   Be the best place in Scotland for staff to work and to support staff to achieve their individual and collective potential.

Relief Workers play a crucial role in supporting our team.  This work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis to provide cover during staff absence and/or particularly busy periods.  Availability should be specified on your application and will be discussed at interview.  Ideally, you will have experience of direct work with children and families and/or experience of working with children or adults with a learning disability and/or an autism spectrum condition.

You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example: SVQ3 Care plus an HNC) together with relevant experience of working with children or young people.  You must also be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people's rights.

Please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk where you can apply on-line.  If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk.  Applications are welcome from minority groups.  There is no deadline for applications as they will be reviewed as and when received. However, the service may wait until a number are received before arranging suitable interview dates.  Please note we do not accept CV's.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

Aberlour Options Dundee provides tailor-made packages of support to parents and children. We work in partnership with parents and families to increase the parenting capacity of parents who have a learning disability and or autism. We have an asset-based approach to support families to stay together and achieve positive outcomes for children and parents.

This specialised service offered by Aberlour Options Dundee enables children and young people to grow and develop - accessing their local area, broadening their experiences and not just meeting their needs but reaching their full potential.

"Without the provision of Aberlour Options Dundee and the range and quality of the support it has provided, this young person may not have moved into adulthood as ably as they have and been able to undertake college, social settings and been as independent as possible, looking towards living within her own community. The family also may not have managed to move on with their lives as they have done, had they not had the confidence they now have in her being able to manage more independently; being able to draw on wider support and experiencing the things she has. This is a direct result of Aberlour Options Dundee" - Professional in Dundee

Relief Workers play a crucial role in supporting our team.  Using a person centred approach you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical, personal, and emotional care to support the families in their daily living and within the local community.

This work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis to provide cover during staff absence and/or particularly busy periods.  Availability should be specified on your application and will be discussed at interview.  Ideally, you will have experience of direct work with children and families and/or experience of working with children or adults with a learning disability and/or an autism spectrum condition.

If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk.  Applications are welcome from minority groups.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

Please note this is an open advert, and has no closing date.

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If you are over 21 years of age and have a spare room then you only need one more thing to become a foster carer - the determination to give a loving home and stability to a child.

You could be single, married or in a long-term relationship, and we welcome enquiries from the LGBT community

You may have children of your own or have life or work experiences which give you the skills for fostering

You may be employed but at least one foster carer must be available within the home to provide full-time care

Our carers provide homes to children aged 8 years +. Some of these children have had a difficult start in life so Aberlour offers extensive training and support to enable you to cope with their needs. It's a tried and tested approach that supports you, your family and the child.

We'll be with you every step of the way as you become approved.

After that, full time carers can expect:

- A foster care fee of GBP 1,958.58 per month and maintenance allowance of GBP 839.56 per month

- A set-up allowance of up to GBP 500

- 24-hour support from our dedicated staff team

- Ongoing training to support you and your foster child 

We would particularly like to hear from carers in the following areas -

Glasgow, Central Belt, Moray, Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen and Inverness.

For more information please follow the link below to our Fostering webpage

www.aberlour.org.uk/fostering

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

Call Aberlour Fostering on 0800 0856533 to arrange an informal chat or email:

fostering@aberlour.org.uk

Aberlour Options Moray offer a safe, homely environment for a child to come and stay for a short break that gives their families a restfrom their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of funactivities and experiences with our staff who specialise in taking care ofchildren with disabilities. Our service is very much a 'home from home' for thechildren who stay with us there.

Aberlour Options Moray is a community based project forchildren/young people with learning disabilities in Moray.  Staff are involved in all aspects of theyoung peoples' care which includes ensuring a high level of physical, emotionaland personal care.  Aberlour OptionsMoray offers residential services as well as respite short breaks.

You will provide needs-led, person-centred support tochildren and young people with complex physical, learning and emotional needs.

Relief Workers play a crucial role in supporting ourteam.  This work is offered on a casual,hourly paid basis to provide cover during staff absence and/or particularlybusy periods.  Availability should bespecified on your application and will be discussed at interview. Days, Evenings, Weekend and Nights shifts may be offered. Ideally, you will have experience of directwork with children and families and/or experience of working with children oradults with a learning disability and/or an autism spectrum condition.

You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevantprofessional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example: SVQ3 Careplus an HNC) together with relevant experience of working with children oryoung people.  You must also be able todemonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected bydisability as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people'srights.

Please go to our website www.aberlour.org.ukwhere you can apply on-line.  If you haveany queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk.  Applications are welcome from minority groups.

There isno deadline for applications as they will be reviewed as and when received.However the service may wait until a number are received before arrangingsuitable interview dates.  Please note wedo not accept CV's.

Aberlouris committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and usesa thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Schemechecks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.