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Aberlour Options Lothian, Prestonpans
Aberlour Options Lothian offers a range of short break services to children and young people with complex needs at our residential home based in East Lothian. We offer a safe, homely environment for a child to come and stay for a short break that gives their families a rest from their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences with our staff. Our service is very much a ‘home from home’ for the children who stay with us. Our service is open Wednesday afterschool and for overnight stays from Friday to Monday every week. We are within easy commuting distance of Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian with access via the number 26, 111 and 124 bus routes.
What we are looking for....
We are looking for a Young People’s Worker for our residential respite service, working 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. The service opens Wednesday’s afterschool and from Friday 11am to Monday 12pm. As such, the requirement is to work mainly weekends. Sleepovers form part of the regular working pattern as does occasional night awake shifts. Full details of rota requirements will be discussed at interview. Find out more information on what we are looking for in candidates here.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.
If you have any queries about the job 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: noon on Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Interviews are expected to take place week beginning 14th February 2022
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Do you want to make a difference to our children and young people?
Do you believe that every one of Scotland’s children and young people deserve the chance to flourish?
If so, this is the post for YOU!
About Sycamore Fife
The Aberlour Sycamore Services are based in Fife and are widely recognised in Scotland for providing a range of quality therapeutic residential, education and fostering experiences for some of the most vulnerable young people in the country. The Service is a national resource and as such receives referrals from throughout Scotland.
We are looking to recruit a Residential Worker working 30 hours per week to join our Sycamore Services team in our home in Dunfermline. You should be enthusiastic, warm, playful, accepting, curious and empathetic and be able to bring these qualities to your work with children and young people. Our approach is to work in a therapeutic way to support the vulnerable children and young people who live in our residential houses.
You must be comfortable working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge. You should be able to work in a nurturing way, enabling the children and young people to feel safe and loved. We are looking for individuals who will help us to achieve our vision, which is to:
Through a wide variety of learning and development opportunities we support our staff to be as effective as they can be, equipping them to employ best practice in their work and to be exceptional role models for the children and for staff.
Information about the post, hours or work, qualifications/experience.
Find out more information on what we are looking for in candidates here.
If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk.
Applications to be returned by: Noon on Monday 7th February 2022
Come and be part of the transformational change we seek to secure for the children and young people living at Red Squirrel
About Sycamore Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel is our newest residential house for children who are unable to live with their own families. Aberlour is Being Brave for these children, fulfilling The Promise to provide a safe, loving home for the three children who live in the house, enabling them, over time, to reach their full potential. We do not seek to provide a quick fix for the children but to secure transformational change which secures real results and gives our team a really rewarding job experience.
We are looking for an exceptional group of relief workers to provide ad hoc cover when staff are on holiday or are off sick. Relief Workers are a vital part of our team, helping to ensure that full cover is available throughout the year and ensuring that our Residential Workers get the essential breaks they need to recharge their batteries and come back to work refreshed and ready to provide the best possible support to the young people.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a residential child care setting and also have completed a relevant academic qualification to meet SSSC Registration requirements e.g an HNC
Work is offered on a casual basis: Relief Workers are not obliged to accept shifts offered and Aberlour is not obliged to offer shifts. In return for taking on this essential role, you will work alongside a dedicated, supportive staff team and be offered valuable training and development opportunities. Of course, if you are a good match for the role there will be the opportunity for you to apply for a substantive role when available.
Applications to be returned by: Noon on Tuesday 01st February 2022
About Perinatal Befriending East Lothian
Funded by the Big Lottery our Perinatal Befriending Support Service based within the East Lothian area aims to help mums who are struggling with anxiety and depression during pregnancy and after their baby is born. Our befrienders are there for the mums while they are pregnant and up to the baby is aged one. This befriending relationship helps mum, her partner 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.
Our vacancy is based in Randall House, Macmerry - working 15 hours per week, currently staff are working from home. After the pandemic it is likely that a system of hybrid working will be adopted. This post is currently funded until 31st July 2022, however we are hopeful that we will be able to secure further funding to extend.
Working hours are to be discussed and agreed with your manager. Service delivery could be out with normal working hours and may include mornings, evenings and weekends. A 5% unsocial allowance is paid 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 in providing 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 a depth of 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. Find out more information on what we are looking for in candidates here.
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role please contact Emma Cashmore-Gordon, Service Manager on 07714271825.
Applications to be returned by: noon on Friday 28th January.
Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 11th February 2022.
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About the service...
A family crisis can happen at any time. That’s why Aberlour Sustain Service in Angus is there for families every day. We use person-centred, asset- based approaches to help families overcome various challenges and difficulties helping them get back on their feet. Our whole-family approach means we can create personalised support for both the children and their parents.
This innovative, creative service focuses on families with children aged 0-18 years old and supports them to remain at home supporting while maximising their potential and ability to flourish in their local communities. We also aim to support local professional stakeholders and communities to coproduce solutions
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative individual to lead and manage a small team and help develop the service to deliver support which is playful, warm, accepting, curious, tenacious, and empathetic.
You will be able to balance operational and administrative requirements while also being available to join your team as the lead practitioner on a flexible basis. This will include working directly with the children and families at weekends, evenings and on public holidays in a planned way. There will be an opportunity within this post to work flexible between the office and home.
To find out more about the experience required for this role click here.
Work is carried out individually or in groups using a variety of settings including the service base, family homes, schools and community venues. You will be involved in planning, designing and delivering appropriate work, assessing and evaluating the services, maintaining accurate records and compiling reports.
This is a fixed term post for maternity cover until 31st March 2023. We would be happy to consider internal applications with the opportunity for secondment for the duration of this contract. Details of this would be discussed with your line manager.
If you would like more information or wish to discuss this post further, please contact Grant Cowper, Service Manager, on 07785451479
Applications to be returned by: noon on 2nd February 2022
Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 7th February 2022.
Do you have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a disability/and or autism or relevant experience in a similar sector or work environment?
About Aberlour Options Fife Residential Glenrothes
At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. As such, our new service in Glenrothes supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.
Options Fife - Residential Glenrothes will be home to 3 young people age 16 plus. Working patterns will include days, nights, weekends and public holidays. Our rota has been drafted with the needs of the young people at heart, shorter shifts of 7.5 hours per day is anticipated however this may change to suit the needs of the young people.
As a Young People’s Worker, you will play a fundamental role in our young people’s lives to ensure that they get the best possible experience whilst working towards goals in their care plan. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care; supporting our young people in their daily living and within the local community.
If you have an interest in working with young people, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for Young People’s Workers to work part time (25 hours per week). Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, understanding of autism, complex needs and disability. 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.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.
Applications to be returned by: noon on 31 January 2022
If you have an interest in working with young people, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for Young People’s Workers to work full time (37.5 hours per week). Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, understanding of autism, complex needs and disability. 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.
About Aberlour Options Borders
At Aberlour Options Borders we provide a range of outreach support and residential short breaks 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, by creating a positive experience for the young people we work with whilst enabling their family to recharge their batteries so that they can continue to provide the best ongoing care for their child.
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 night workers have a particularly important role to play to support children who may become upset our unsettled during the night.
We have an opening for a Young People’s Worker working Nightshift on a Permanent Basis. Usual hours would be 20 hours every 4 weeks working 2 x 10 hour shifts 10pm – 8am on a Saturday. There may also be the opportunity to pick up extra hours covering holidays and staff sickness.
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. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.
If you have any other queries about the job please e-mail jobs@aberlour.org.uk
Applications to be returned by: noon on Friday 28th January
The best thing about working for Aberlour is knowing that you have made a real difference to the lives of some vulnerable children
About Red Squirrel
Red Squirrel provides a safe, loving, nurturing home for up to three vulnerable children. Building on the well-established body of good practice developed in our Sycamore houses in Fife and the Highlands, Red Squirrel is delivering excellent services to the children living in the house, supporting them to build their resilience and confidence.
We are looking for full time Residential Workers (37.5 hours per week). You will be passionate about working to secure the best outcomes for the children and be committed to doing this. We are looking for workers who are resilient and who have the stickability to work with the children in the long term. The transformational changes we seek to secure are not achieved through quick fixes but are founded on consistent approaches with the children.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a residential child care setting and also have completed a relevant academic qualification to meet SSSC Registration requirements e.g an HNC.
Find out more information on what we are looking for in candidates click here
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity click here
Interviews - TBC
Aberlour is an organisation with strong values, delivering exceptional care to Scotland’s most vulnerable children, young people and their families, and who believes in the well-being, development and happiness of their staff.
We continue to open new services and are seeking a full-time HR Assistant to join our team. Working alongside your fellow HR Assistants and HR Business Partner you will support a portfolio of services with their HR administrative requirements. These will include areas such as drafting and publishing recruitment adverts and issuing candidate invites; undertaking rigorous safer recruitment checks; sickness recording and issuing contracts. As part of this busy team, you will contribute to the delivery of an excellent service and will have daily contact with managers and staff throughout the organisation.
You will have experience of working in a busy role juggling conflicting priorities. You will have proficient IT skills with experience of using applications such as Word and Excel. You will thrive on working with detail and have a passion for learning new processes. You will ideally hold a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7 or above or have equivalent knowledge ideally gained within a similar HR role.
To find out more about what we are looking for in our candidates click here
This post provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge of HR within a fast-paced environment, including using a specialised computerised HR system.
We have a flexi-time system and can accommodate home working. If you would like further information about the post call Valerie Hogg, HR Manager on 07772226639.
As well as a supportive team we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.
Please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk/jobs and apply on-line. If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk. Applications are welcome from diverse ethnic minority and cultural communities, and under-represented faith and religious 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 Disclosure checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
Applications to be returned by: Thursday 27th January 2022
Interviews are expected to be held virtually using Microsoft Teams week commencing 7th February 2022