Aberlour is the largest Scottish only children's charity. Our volunteering team work with functions and services to identify, promote and fill volunteering opportunities which complement the important work Aberlour does to support children and families across Scotland.
You will provide a first-class administration service to our volunteers, whilst supporting and enabling the Volunteering Team to achieve the volunteering strategy. You will be an experienced administrator able to organise, plan and prioritise workloads with demonstrable knowledge of working with databases, processing data accurately and consistently.
This is a busy role, collaborating internally with different parts of the organisation and externally with our volunteers, so it is vital you possess excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. You will also need the ability to provide strong and empathetic customer service skills.
You will either hold a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7 or above or have obtained equivalent knowledge through your work history.
Interviews are expected to be held in Glasgow week commencing 7th October 2019.
Please apply on-line. If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk. Applications are welcome from minority groups.
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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At Aberlour Options Fife we provide a range of support both outreach and residential short breaks to for young people up to the age of 18 years, who have learning disabilities. We aim to provide families with a short break from their caring role, through the provision of high quality child-centred service which provides a positive experience for the young people we work with.
We have a strong reputation in supporting young people with high levels of complex needs, supporting them to grow, learn and maximise their potential. We feel every child has the right to flourish. Our Young People's Workers play a fundamental role in ensuring that the young people they work with have the best possible experience in working towards their objectives in line with their care plan, supporting children to progress within their individual outcomes. Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role, where the work we do has a demonstrable impact on each young person's progress. 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. You will help arrange and take our young people on fun activities within the local community such as taking our young people in the mini bus to the local swimming pool.
Within our Glenrothes service we are looking to recruit to the following post-
- Young People's Worker, working 17 hour per week mainly within our Respite Unit. This post is offered on a temporary basis and is expected to last until July 2020.You will be expected to work days, evening, weekends including public holidays.
- Young People's Worker- 19.5 hours per week for 47 weeks of the year and 37.5 for 5weeks of the year during holiday periods. This work is carried out predominately during weekends and evenings. Our outreach service provides support to children and their families between 3pm and 9pm on weekdays and between 9am and 10pm on weekends and holidays.
If you would like an informal chat about these posts, please contact Jacqui Kirk, Service Manager on 01592 744195.
Why should I apply for this post?
As a Young People's Worker you will receive a planned and supported induction programme consisting of an extensive training programme; including CALM Training, Child Protection Training and Fire Safety Training. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people.
As an Aberlour employee, you will receive:
- competitive hourly rates with an additional 9% for working unsociable hours,
- excellent annual leave entitlement
- access to our group pension scheme
- access to the Aberlour Rewards retail discount scheme
If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk.
Applications to be returned by: noon on 26th September 2019
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Are you a kind and VERY patient individual? Are you our missing jigsaw piece? Could you be the person to help keep me safe at Nights?
At Options Fife in Dunfermline we support a young man, 18 years old, who has very complex needs. In July this year we changed not only our service but our constitution by making this unit his 'forever home'. Over the years the support we provided our service became a safe place for not only him but for his family as well. Although there can be challenging behaviour, it is the small steps of progress that this young person makes on a daily basis that makes our work meaningful.
At Aberlour we feel every child has the right to flourish. You will play a fundamental role in ensuring that this young man has the best possible experience whilst working towards his goals in his care plan. Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role. Using a person centred approach you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical, personal, and emotional care to support him in his daily living and within the local community.
We are looking to recruit Young People's Workers Nights, working 35 hours per week. You will work as part of a residential rota which will usually be working in partnership with another Young People's Worker Nights and will take the pattern of 3 nights on and 3nights off.
If you would like an informal chat about this post, please contact Karen Fotheringham, Assistant Service Manager on 01383 721758.
Young People's Worker you will receive a planned and supported induction programme consisting of an extensive training programme; including CALM Training, Child Protection Training and Fire Safety Training. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people.
Young People's Worker, 22.5 hours per week
At Options Fife in Dunfermline we support a young man, 18 years old, who has very complex needs. In July this year we changed not only our service but our constitution by making this unit his 'forever home'. Over the years the support we provided our service became a safe place for not only him but for his family as well. Although there can be challenging behaviour, it is the small steps of progress that this young person makes on a daily basis that makes our work meaningful. Being a patient and understanding person are important skills for this role.
We are looking to recruit Young People's Workers, working 22.5 hours per week. You will work as part of a residential rota which will include evenings, weekends and public holidays. There is also be a requirement to undertake occasional sleepovers.
Young People's Worker you will receive a planned and supported induction programme consisting of an extensive training programme; including CALM Training, Child Protection Training and Fire Safety Training. You will beworking alongside a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people.
At Aberlour Options Fife we provide a range of support both outreach and residential short breaks to for young people up to the age of 18 years, who have learning disabilities. We aim to provide families with a short break from their caring role, through the provision of high quality child-centred service which provides a positive experience for the young people we work with. Our Options Fife Service operates from 2 units, one in Dunfermline and the other is based in Glenrothes. Our Dunfermline service is a residential house for one young person, while our other service based in Glenrothes is a 5 bed respite unit and outreach service.
We have a strong reputation in supporting young people with high levels of complex needs, supporting them to grow, learn and maximise their potential. We feel every child has the right to flourish. Our Young People's Workers playa fundamental role in ensuring that the young people they work with have the best possible experience in working towards their objectives in line with their care plan, supporting children to progress within their individual outcomes. Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role, where the work we do has a demonstrable impact on each young person's progress. 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.
Our 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 form. We are particularly looking for candidates to work Nights, however days, weekends and evenings are also available. 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/o ran autism spectrum condition.
You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme; including CALM Training, Child Protection Training and support to complete an SVQ3. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people. If you have any queries or would like further information please contact jobs@aberlour.org.uk.
Do you believe that every child deserves the chance to flourish?
Could you bring enthusiasm and fun to a young person's life?
Are you interested in developing your skills and experience in working therapeutically with young people?
If so, we would like to hear from you.
We are looking to recruit two Residential Workers - one temporary part-time (35 hours) and one full time permanent (37.5 hours) for our team in Inverness, working in a residential house which is home for up to five young people.
We have a core team of Residential Workers who support these very vulnerable young people, helping them to achieve and overcome the challenges they face. At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the change to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. The children we support are presently not able to live safely with their own families and many of them have suffered from trauma and loss in their young lives. Working therapeutically with the young people, using a Dyadic Developmental approach, our aim is to help the young people to develop their confidence and self-worth and therefore to maximise their potential and opportunities for living fulfilled and happy lives.
This role will be a mix of wakened night shifts, full days and sleepovers. Shifts are set on a monthly basis and follow a rolling pattern, however may be altered to suit the needs of the home.
If you work nights, you will play a crucial role, providing security to the young people if any of them are unable to sleep or become unsettled during the night. This can be particularly difficult for the young people and your ability to adopt a calm and comforting approach is a key skill to help them through these difficult experiences.
Young people have told us that they like staff who:
"Will keep me safe at night"
"Are confident to have fun and be silly with me - who don't sit back and just watch"
"Are honest and truthful"
"Want to spend time with me one to one"
Our residential service in Inverness is one of three houses that Aberlour runs in the Highlands. Our experienced teams of staff seek to create a comfortable home for the young people where they can grow and flourish, participating in educational and community activities to achieve their goals.
If you are interested, please apply on-line. 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 16th September 2019
We are looking to recruit energetic Young People's Workers, to be based in St Boswells with outreach work throughout the Borders area including Duns. Posts are offered on a temporary basis for a period of 12 months. We are currently looking to recruit to various posts ranging from 20-25 hours per week.
The ideal candidate will be.....
- responsible, with a wacky sense of humour
- flexible and adaptable to changing routines
- responsive to needs of the young person
- understanding of anxiety and mental health
- an animal lover
- experienced in personal care
- interested in/willing to learn about comic-con, heavy metal, wrestling
You will work with a young person who is....
- Competitive, caring/compassionate, sociable, easy-going and brutally honest at times.
And who enjoys activities such as....
- Midnight cinema trips, pub lunches, cake at the garden centre, music concerts/festivals and gaming.
The work is primarily with one individual, but flexibility is required to work inour larger residential home. Various shifts are available, including days, waking nights and weekend work.
We have a strong reputation in supporting young people up to 18 with high levelsof complex needs to have fun, experience new opportunities and socialise with other young people. This break away from family life allows parents and carers to spend time with siblings, time for themselves or a much needed rest from their 24 hour caring role. Therefore a commitment to providing this isessential.
Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role, where we aim to provide the highest level of physical, personal, and emotional care tosupport children in their daily living and within the local community.
Everyday the joys and challenges are different and a balancing act between working directly with the young people and updating paperwork to ensure their safety,good practice and recording.
Ideally candidates will have social care experience, understanding of autism, complex needs and mental health and have the relevant qualifications or willing to worktowards these.
- competitive hourly rates with an additional9% for working unsociable hours,
- access to the Aberlour Rewards retaildiscount scheme
How to Apply
If you feel you are ready for this exciting challenge please click apply now at the bottom of this page or visit www.aberlour.org.uk/vacancies where you can apply on-line. If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk.
As part of our recruitment drive we are holding an Open Day on Monday2nd September 2019, between 5.00pm-8.00pm at Aberlour Child Care, 4 St Cuthberts Drive, St Boswells, Melrose, TB6 0DF. Please feel free to pop into our service at any point during these times to get more information about ourservices and the positions available.
Aberlour Sycamore Services- Fort William, is a residential care home for children and young people between the ages of 12 years and 18 years old, helping them to live and grow in a community setting. We work using a Dyadic Developmental Practice model which means that we ensure that the child and their behaviour is understood and the child feels as safe as possible at home, in school and in social activities.
'Staff have a warm and friendly approach with the young people and there are plenty of organised activities for the young people to take part in'- Child Care professional working with Sycamore Fort William.
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 to achieve our vision, which is to:
As a Wakened Night worker, you will play an essential role, supporting the children and young people during the night so that they feel safe, supported and settled. We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, energetic and committed individuals who share our ambition that residential child care should be the first best option for children who need to be looked after away from home. You must be comfortable in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge. We support our workers to be as effective as they can be, so we require individuals who will be exceptional role models for the children and staff, helping them to manage the challenges that the work and living environment present.
Wakened Night Workers are crucial in supporting children during the night who may be upset and/or unsettled. You will be the first contact for any child who becomes distressed or unsettled during the night but your work with the children will be supplemented by undertaking some paperwork and domestic responsibilities.
We have 2 x 35 hour night posts available. Part-time working and/or job share may be considered.
You will have experience of:
- Working with vulnerable children and/or young people in a residential child care setting
- Providing therapeutic experiences for children and young people
- Recognise the importance of continuous improvement
- Working within the regulatory requirements in a residential child care setting
You will:
For an informal chat about the vacancies please contact Craig Cowan, Service Manager on 01397 313120.
If you feel you are the right person to make a positive contribution to our children and young people please go to our website: www.aberlour.org.uk/vacancies where you can apply on-line. If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk. Applications are welcome from minority groups.
These posts require you to register with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Residential Care Practitioner. You will therefore hold or be willing to work towards a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People) plus an HNC).
Applications to be returned by: noon on 16th September 2019.
At Aberlour Options Borders we provide a range of support both outreach and residential short breaks to for young people up to the age of 18 years, who have learning disabilities. We aim to provide families with a short break from their caring role, through the provision of high quality child-centred service which provides a positive experience for the young people we work with.
We have a strong reputation in supporting young people with high levels of complex needs, supporting them to grow, learn and maximise their potential. We feel every child has the right to flourish. Our Young People's Workers play a fundamental role in ensuring that the young people they work with have the best possible experience in working towards their objectives in line with their care plan, supporting children to progress within their individual outcomes. Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role, where the work we do has a demonstrable impact on each young person's progress. Using a person centred approach you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical, personal, and emotional care to support children in their daily living and within the local community.
Our 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 form. 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 receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme; including CALM Training, Child Protection Training and support to complete an SVQ3. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people.
As part of our recruitment drive we are holding an Open Day on Monday2nd September 2019, between 5.00pm-8.00pm at Aberlour Child Care, 4St Cuthberts Drive, St Boswells, Melrose, TB6 0DF. Please feel free to pop into our service at any point during these times to get more information about our services and the positions available.
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 isnot compromised.
Applications to be returned by: noon on 16th September 2019
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.
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