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We are looking to recruit a Residential Worker to work in our residential service forchildren and young people based in Fort William. Our care home provides a safeand loving environment for up to 5 young people between the ages of 12 and 18years old. We work using a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy - a therapydesigned to help children learn to trust and puts our young people at thecentre of the relationship. We aim to build self-esteem and self-worth, givingour young people the belief they can achieve and be successful in their future.

"Staff have a warm and friendly approach with the young people and there are plenty oforganised activities for the young people to take part in" Social Worker

We arelooking for individuals who will be playful, warm, accepting, curious andempathetic in their dealings with children, and to bring these qualities to help us achieve our vision,which is to:

- Provide the best option in Scotland for childrenwho require to live in residential care.

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

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

We areseeking to recruit enthusiastic, energetic and committed individuals who shareour ambition that residential child care should be the first best option forchildren who need to be looked after away from home.  Successful candidates must be comfortable ina culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability tochallenge.  We support our workers to beas effective as they can be, so we require individuals who will be exceptionalrole models for the children and staff, helping them to manage the challengesthat the work and living environment present.

We are looking to recruit to a Permanent Residential Worker, 25 hours per week (required tocover up to 100% of contracted hours as night shift worker).

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. 

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.

Applications to be returned by: noon on 6^th July 2018

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We are looking to recruit a Residential Worker to work in our residential service for children and young people based in Inverness, working 37.5 hours per week (permanent).  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.

Our aim is to create and provide our young people with opportunities to develop and grow within a safe therapeutic environment.  'I help out in the kitchen. My speciality is Spag Bol.' (Young Person). By giving our young people opportunities like this we help build self-esteem and self-worth, giving children and young people the belief that they can achieve and be successful in their future.

Our children and young people have said that they would like applicants who are

"are sporty and will help me get fit"

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

"are kind and fun"

"want to spend time with me one to one".

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 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.

 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 6 July 2018

In partnership with Aberdeen City Council, Aberlour Options Aberdeen provides a variety of services throughout Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire supporting people with learning disabilities and complex communication and behavioural difficulties from our base in Bucksburn. Options Aberdeen provides overnight respite, we work with parents to build safe environments promoting change that will lead to better outcomes for our young people. We provide community based outreach services across city and shire working on either a one to one or group basis with children and young people. We offer care at home services, working with parents to reduce the risk of home or placement breakdown.  

"Aberlour Options - Aberdeen for us has been a godsend. Our lives have changed at home. They listen to your views and try and help with whatever is the problem." Parent

What we will offer you:

Excellent development and training opportunities to enable you to grow and develop your skills.        

A fantastic opportunity to develop and plan fun and positive activities for children and young people.  

Continual support working as part of a small highly motivated team.       

Access to Aberlour Rewards retail discount scheme

This opportunity will give you the chance to work directly with our service users and their families, building positive relationships and delivering care plans that tailored to our young people's needs.  You will demonstrate confidence in your approach and have a good understanding of the complex and challenging circumstances that may arise for vulnerable children. You will display patience and empathy in your daily interactions and be reflective in your practice.

You will work in a person centred manner to intensive individualised support plans working closely with families and other agencies, as applicable, including assisting service users to access local and wider community resources. You will have experience of working with young people in a community or residential setting.  You are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council. To register you must hold or be willing to work towards a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (eg SVQ3 Care plus an HNC).

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.

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 2^nd July 2018

Interviews are planned for the week commencing 9^th July 2018

Aberlour Sustain Service, Perth and Kinross 

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, is establishing 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.

Relief Workers will 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.  As a relief worker you will work as and when required to support the work of the service assisting to help with annual leave cover and specific pieces of work.  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 to be returned by: noon on Thursday 28 June 2018, with interviews to be held on Friday 6 July 2018.

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 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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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 3 years the service has been supporting the Scottish Governments expansion of Early Learning and Child Care for eligible two year olds.  We are seeking 2 enthusiastic individuals who have current and relevant experience of direct work with very young children in an early years setting.

A working knowledge and understanding of the key stages of a child's development, the impact of family issues 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.

 We are currently recruiting to 2 posts both working 25 hours per week- term time.  This post is offered on a fixed term basis and is expected to last until June 2019. You will maintain an appropriate professional registration with the Scottish Social Services Council.  Family Support 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 your skills.          

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 26 June 2018

Interviews are scheduled to be held on mornings of 17 & 19 July 2018

Please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk where you can apply online.  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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25 hours per week 

Fixed term to 31 March 2019

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.

Aberlour Options Dundee provides tailor-made packages of support to parents and children with complex needs.  The support we provide is based on the needs of the family and takes a variety of forms including supported morning and bedtime routines, 1:1 sessions with children and young people to support them to access the community and a variety of groups we run.

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 supporting them to flourish.

Our service is staffed 7 days a week between 7.00am and 10.00pm and shifts of varying duration would be offered between these times.  There may also occasionally be a need to provide additional supports out with these times.  

You will provide needs-led, person-centered support to parents with a learning disability, or who have an autism spectrum condition with complex physical, learning and/or emotional needs, including support to their family, and to families where a child has a 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.

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.

Applications to be returned by noon on Friday 22 June 2018  

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4 July 2018

Aberlour is Scotland's largest children's charity working solely in Scotland.  Our 40 adaptable and customised services respond to the changing needs of vulnerable children, young people and their families.

You will support, guide and provide financial expertise to trial balance stage for a portfolio of services to ensure issues are dealt with effectively and in accordance with policy and procedure.  You will prepare budgets, forecasts, projections and costings in conjunction with budget managers.  You will conduct internal financial reviews and audits, while working collaboratively with managers to ensure that any significant budget variances are identified.

You will undertake regular meetings with budget managers and assist in coaching and supporting service administrators around financial matters.  You will also collate financial information for funding agencies.

You will have experience of working in a similar financial environment and be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of financial systems. Advanced excel skills are essential.  You will ideally be AAT qualified or have equivalent knowledge acquired through previous extensive work experience.

This post is offered on a permanent basis for 22.5 hours per week.  These hours can be worked in a flexible nature. A contributory pension scheme is available and group life insurance cover is provided.

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.

Applications to be returned by: noon on Monday 25 June 2018

Interviews will be held Week Commencing 9^th July 2018

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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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