Do YOU want to help build a better future for Young People?
Do YOU want to be part of an organisation who really care?
Working in partnership with Shelter Scotland, our Family Support Service supports families living in the Glasgow area. We work both on a 1:1 basis and in groups in a variety of community, school and home setting, supporting the most disadvantaged families within the area to help reduce isolation and become more engaged in their community.
Due to service expansion we have an exciting opportunity within our service; we are looking to recruit a Child and Family Worker working 37.5 hours per week. This contract is being funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for 3 years. We are looking for an energetic, creative and compassionate individual to join our friendly, supportive team. We value skills such as providing children and young people with a wide range of fun activities and experiences to enrich their lives as well as supporting families to actively participate in shaping and defining the support we offer.
You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people.
If you feel you share the same vision as us and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk/workwithus where you can 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 andwelfare 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.
Applications to be returned by: noon on 3rd July 2019
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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 highlevels of complex needs, supporting them to grow, learn and maximise their potential. We feel every child has the right to flourish. Our Relief 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 Tuesday18thJune 2019, between 5.30pm-8.30pm at Aberlour Child Care, 4 St Cuthberts Drive, St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0DF. Please feel free to pop into our service at any point during these times to get more information about our services andthe 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 1st July 2019
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We are looking to recruit energetic Young People's Workers who are reliable and committed to ensuring young people with complex needs and their families get the break they need. Our staff need to be compassionate about supporting young people to experience new things and creative around problem solving and prioritising.
"I was employed to work with Aberlour's play scheme 16 years ago and had such a wonderful summer that I remained on the relief pool and then gained a contract shortly after. I cannot put into words how rewarding this job is. Watching the young people grow, change and experience new things is great"
We are currently recruiting various positions:
- 23 hours per week for 42 weeks of the year and35 hours per week for 10 weeks during holiday periods (2 Posts)
- 15 hours waking night for 42 weeks of the year and 35 hours per week for 10 weeks during the holiday period
- 15 hours per week within our Care at Home Service (Nights) (Between Duns and Galashiels)
Ideally candidates will have social care experience, understanding of autism, complex needs and mental health and have the relevant qualifications or willing to work towards these.
We have a strong reputation in supporting young people up to 18 years of age with high levels of 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. Therefor a commitment to providing this is essential.
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 to support children in their daily living and within the local community.
Every day 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.
Why should I apply for this post?
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
As part of our recruitment drive we are holding an Open Day on Tuesday 18thJune 2019, between 5.30pm-8.30pm at Aberlour Child Care, 4 St Cuthberts Drive,St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 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 is not compromised.
Liz Mitchell
Project Development Manager
Tel: 01592 591 500
Email: liz.mitchell@aberlour.org.uk
Andy Finlay
Admissions & Programmes Manager
Email: andy.finlay@aberlour.org.uk
Our Perinatal Befriending Support Service is already established within the Forth Valley Service and with funding from the Big Lottery we have successfully replicated this service within the East Lothian area. Our services aim to help mums who are struggling with anxiety and depression during pregnancy and after their baby is born. Our befrienders are there for themums while they are pregnant and up to the baby is aged one. This befriending relationship helps mum, herpartner and immediate family and, as a result, we aim to improve parents' mental health, reduce social isolation and promote healthy attachments between baby and parents.
You will help to develop and implement the principles of the Perinatal Befriending Support Service to provide an early intervention, low intensity service for those with low level (mild to moderate) diagnosed mental health issues or who are at risk of developing mental health issues in the perinatal period.
We are currently looking to recruit to 2 posts;
- 37.5 hours per week, within our Forth Valley Service (Based in Falkirk). This post is currently funded until 31st March 2020.
- 30 hours per week, within our East Lothian Service (based in Macmerry,Tranent). This post is currently funded until 30th September 2021.
Working hours are flexible and will be in line with the needs of the service. Service delivery could be out with normal working hours and may include mornings, evenings and weekends. A 5% unsocial allowance ispaid for this. You will work closely with referrers and families to identify and assess the required support. You will recruit, train and support appropriate volunteers to be matched with parents inproviding befriending support.
Ideally you will have local knowledge of the area and services available to families.
You will have a relevant qualification at SCQF level 8 or have equivalent knowledge acquired by other means. You will have experience of working with children and vulnerable families and be able to demonstrate an understanding of how mental health issues can affect relationships in a family setting and the impact during the perinatal stage. Experience of Volunteer Management would be desirable.
Please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk/vacancieswhere you can apply online. If you haveany queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk. Applications arewelcome from minority groups.
Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfareof all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment andselection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
Applications to be returned by: noon on 20th June 2019
Interviews will be held on 26th June2019
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 currently have two house offering weekend and holiday residential respite, one situated in Glenrothes and the other in Dunfermline.
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 andwithin the local community.
We are currently looking to recruit to;
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.
How to Apply
Please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk/vacancieswhere you can apply on-line. If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk.
Applications to be returned by: noon on Monday 24th June 2019
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.
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/or an autism spectrum condition.
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.
Aberlour Family Support Centre - Langlees works in partnership with the local community by providing a range of services to promote, positively support and strengthen the capacity of children and families to reach their full potential.
For the past 4 years the service has been supporting the Scottish Governments expansion of Early Learning and Child Care for eligible 2 year old's. We are seeking 2 enthusiastic individuals who have current and relevant experience of direct work with 2 year olds in an early years, community based setting. As well as providing early learning and child care sessions, the ideal candidates will be motivated to support the whole family, carrying out homesupport and providing groupwork for families. These posts will be working 37.5 hours per week term time only, offered on a fixed term basis until June 2020. The hours of these posts will mainly be Monday- Friday, 9am till 5pm.
A working knowledge andunderstanding of the child's brain development, the impact of family circumstances on children's well-being and child protection issues is required. You will be familiar with following and implementing the Pre-Birth to Three curriculum framework and Building the Ambition Guidance. Experience of embedding Care Inspectorate Best Practice guidance and Five to Thrive approach would be advantageous.
"The help & support the centre has given to me and my son over the past year has beenamazing. Knowing someone is thinking ofme and visiting to give practical support has been great. My son has learnt how to interact with otherchildren and his speech has improved. Staff know what he needs and update his plan often." - Parent
You will maintain an appropriate professional registration with the Scottish Social Services Council. FamilySupport Centre - Langlees is registered as Day Care of Children and you will need to have the qualifications requirements for this category which is at SCQF level 7.
What we will offer you:
Excellent development and training opportunities to enable you to grow and develop yourskills.
Access to our group pension scheme.
Continual support working as part of a small highly motivated team.
Access to Aberlour Rewards retail discount scheme.
Applications to be returned by: noon on 19th June 2019
Interviews are scheduled to beheld on 25th June 2019
Please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk/workwithuswhere you can 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 andwelfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitmentand selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment isnot compromised.
SVQ Assessor - 37.5 hours per week
Are you an experienced and qualified SVQ Assessor keen to join an ambitious and prestigious SVQ Training and Assessment Centre?
or
Are you an experienced and suitably qualified Childhood Practice Professional keen to make a career change and move to training, supporting and assessing childcare practitioners?
Can you inspire confidence in others, motivating them to participate successfully in vocational education and training?
If so, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Aberlour Futures is an SVQ Training and Assessment Centre with an excellent reputation, earned over 20 years, for delivering high quality vocational education and training for the Early Learning and Child Care workforce in Aberdeen City and Shire. We are approved by SQA to deliver SVQs in Social Services (Children & Young People) and Playwork Levels, 2, 3 and 4 (SCQF 6,7 and 9).
Our team is expanding and we have a place for an experienced SVQ Assessor with a background in Early Learning and Childcare and/or Playwork. Ideally, you should possess a relevant Assessor Qualification and a professional qualification in Early Learning and Childcare and/or Playwork at a minimum of SVQ Level 4 (SCQG level 9)and, preferable, also be qualified to PDA or BA Childhood Practice SCQF level 9.
Alternatively, there is an opportunity for someone interested in training and undertaking the SVQ Assessor qualification on the job, if you hold a qualification in Early Learning and Childcare and/or Playwork at a minimum of SVQ level 9) and preferably qualified to PDA or BA in Childhood Practice SCQF level 9.
This is a challenging but rewarding role which provides post holders with opportunities to develop and consolidate their skills and experience.
Although this post is offered on a full-time basis, there is scope to consider part-time hours.
For informal enquiries please contact Mary Crear, Service Manager, or Wendy Fleming, Assistant Service Manager on 01224 764571.
Closing date: 24/06/19
Interviews will be held on 11/07/2019
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Aberlour Family Outreach Dundee service provides support to families who are struggling to cope as a result of drug and alcohol use within the family. We give children a trusted person they can talk to, while supporting parents to create a safe environment for their children through addressing their dependency and improving parenting confidence.
"The Aberlour Family Outreach Dundee worker visited me regularly and she was really friendly. She encouraged me to ask for help when I needed it. She introduced me to other people and got me involved in other services that could help me."- Parent
Doyou want to help make a difference to the lives of the families we work with?
Due to service expansion we have anexciting opportunity within our service; we are looking to recruit a Child and Family Worker working 22.5 hours per week. This contract is currently offered as fixed term until 31 March 2020. We are looking for an energetic, creative and compassionate individual to join our friendly, supportive team. We value skills such as providing children and young people with a wide range of fun activities and experiences to enrich their lives as well as supporting families to actively participate in shaping and defining the support we offer.
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 mustalso be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by substance use as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people's rights.
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
- access to the Aberlour Rewards retail discountscheme
As part of ourrecruitment drive, we are holding an Open Day on the 12th June 2019 between 2pm-6pm at Aberlour Child Care Trust, Fourth Floor West, 1 Courthouse Square,Dundee, DD1 1NH. 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.
If you feel this is the right challenge for you please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk/workwithuswhere you can apply on-line. If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk. Applications are welcome from minority groups.
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