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Aberlour Options Lothian offers a range of short break services including residential and outreach to children and young people with significant learning/physical disabilities and/or autism.  This is a residential respite service.

Staff provide a person-centred service to the children and young people ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care.  This includes personal care, light domestic duties, lots of opportunities for play and fun activities.  This can be a physically demanding role yet is also very rewarding.  Applicants will have an understanding of and commitment to children and young people with a learning disability.  Significant training is provided to all staff with ongoing opportunities for further professional development.

We are looking for three part-time workers for our residential respite service.  Available contracts are for 18 hours, 24 hours and 30 hours per week.  As part of a small team, you will ensure that the highest level of physical and emotional care is provided to the children and young people.  Experience in this type of work is preferred however we will consider all applications.  You will work various shifts throughout the week and weekends including on occasion night shifts.  Sleepovers form part of the regular working pattern and full details of rota requirements will be discussed at interview.

For this service you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council, and will need to have or be prepared to gain a qualification at SCQF 7 or above (for example: SVQ3 Care plus an HNC).

If you have any queries or difficulties accessing the application please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk. 

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.

Applications to be returned by:  Monday 27 August 2018

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Full time and part time posts available (temporary and permanent)

Starting salary GBP 22,474 (including unsocial hours allowance) pro rata

Aberlour Sycamore provides a range of services including education, therapeutic care and fostering for some of Scotland's most vulnerable children and young people.  We work using a Dyadic Developmental Practice model which means we ensure that the child and their behaviour is understood and that the child feels as safe as is possible at home, in school and in social activities.

We are a residential child care service in Fife supporting children and young people to live and grow within a community setting.

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

Our children and young people would like applicants who:

"keep me safe at night"

"are confident to play and have fun - who don't sit back and just watch"

"are kind and fun"

"are kind and can make up bed time stories"

 "are sound and likes football"

 "are quiet but happy and likes Xbox and has their own controller to play me"

"share my interest in ice hockey"

"want to spend time with me one to one"

"remember what's it like to grow up".

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.  Successful candidates must be comfortable in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge.  We support our staff to be as effective as they can be, so these roles require individuals who will be exceptional role models for the children and staff, and help them to manage the challenges that the work and living environment present.  

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

Details of posts available are set out in the 'Terms & Conditions for this post' document which is included with the advert on our website.

For an informal chat about the vacancies and the opportunity to visit before applying please contact: Andy Finlay, Service Manager on 01383 733320.

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.

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.

Applications to be returned by: noon on Friday, 24^th August 2018

We help families on the 'edge of care' to stay together, by giving them the help and support they need to prevent a child from being taken into care. Aberlour Sustain - Ross-shire is an 'edge of care' service. This means staff work with families that are struggling. The families we work with need help for a range of reasons. Our workers spend time with children, young people, parents and carers in order to understand what the family needs to thrive. We understand that family life can be difficult for all sorts of reasons. Our approach is always sympathetic and non-judgmental approach.

We understand the challenges our families face, we also recognise they need support at all times of the day, therefore our service is flexible, giving support out with usual office hours.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, energetic and committed individuals who share our vision that collaborative early intervention and engagement is the best option for children and families who are on the 'edge of care'.  Successful candidates must be comfortable working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge.  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.

 Service Manager responsibilities include ensuring that your team delivers excellent services, evidencing the effectiveness of innovative practice and ensuring continual service improvement through effective service planning.  You will be responsible for implementing and achieving a range outcomes, including self-evaluation and monitoring frameworks and implementing Aberlour's policies and procedures.  You will ensure that all workers understand and meet their obligations to protect and promote the welfare of service users and ensure the safeguarding role at all times.  You will have the ability to provide an effective role model to others, and use an asset based, person-centred approach to work with families.  You will be responsible for managing the day to day operation of the service budget and line managing staff.

If you would like more information or to discuss this post, please contact Siobhan Carroll, Assistant Director on 07772 226611 for an informal conversation. 

If you feel you are the right person to make a positive contribution to this service, 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.

Applications to be returned by: noon on 16^th August 2018

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 Lothian offers a range of short break services including residential and outreach to children and young people with significant learning and physical disabilities and/or autism.  The children can enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences while their families are given a rest from their caring role. 

This service currently operates every day.  There are a variety of shifts worked within the service which can include 12 hour day shifts, sleepovers and/or occasional 12 hour night shifts.  As a relief worker you will provide cover on an as and when basis for day and/or night shifts in line with your availability.

You will provide a needs-led, person centred support to the children and young people who receive a service ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care.  You will be able to cope with all aspects of this physically demanding role.  Applicants will have an understanding of and commitment to children with a learning disability.  Training will be provided and ongoing professional development and training will be offered.

For this service you will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council, and will need to have or be prepared to gain a qualification at SCQF 7 or above (for example: SVQ3 Care plus an HNC).

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.

If you have any queries or difficulties accessing the application please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk. 

Aberlour Options Ayrshire

Our Service is a busy respite care unit for children and young people with additional support needs, including severe learning and physical disabilities.  As well as providing short residential breaks the service offers outreach to families and is also involved in the managing and running of an after school club as well as a busy Easter and summer play scheme.

We have a requirement to increase our Relief Pool.  The work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis to provide cover during staff absence and/or particularly busy periods.  Relief staff are needed at short notice across all services to cover sickness, as well as planned and unplanned leave.  Successful applicants need to be available to cover shifts at short notice.  Additional shifts may be available during holiday periods.

For this position you will be required to be on the SSSC Day Care of Children and Residential Child Care Worker registers and meet, or be prepared to gain, the qualifications requirements for this category which is at SCQF level 7 (for example, SVQ Level 3 plus HNC).

If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk. 

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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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.

Job Description click here

Person Specification click here

Terms & Conditions for this post click here

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