Jobs in Elgin City North, Moray

About Aberlour Youthpoint Moray

Our Youthpoint Moray service provides help to children and young people in Moray who may be struggling with their emotions and behaviour, prompting concerns about their well-being. Our Young People's Workers provide one-to-one and group work support for our children and young people, in a safe and relaxed setting. They help them to understand the issues that are affecting them, that can sometimes be the cause of their behaviour. They help them take steps to overcoming their difficulties at home, school and in the community. The team also work with other family members, parents and carers to improve relationships at home.

Aberlour Youthpoint Moray provides three distinct services to young people in Moray; Intensive Community Support (ICS), Early Help and Mentoring and YP Zone.

The Intensive Community Support service funded by The Moray Council works with young people and families to help them achieve their full potential and develop important life skills through non-formal educational activities. ICS also supports young people and families to gain a better understanding of themselves, others and society by providing a safe, non-judgemental and nurturing environment. This is delivered via 1 to 1s, group work, and family support.

Early Help and Mentoring service provides support to disadvantaged, excluded and vulnerable young people and their families to enable them to gain and retain control of their own lives and remain safely in their own homes and communities. Early Help and Mentoring supports young people to improve their health and wellbeing, make positive and informed choices and develop young people's self-awareness and confidence. Early Help is delivered by Young People's Workers through 1 to 1 and group work and family support. Mentoring and befriending delivered by volunteers on a 1 to 1 basis.

YP Zone uses a harm reduction approach with young people to reduce their alcohol and substance use, this is delivered through 1 to 1 support, group work sessions as well as detached and outreach community work. YP zone supports young people to develop their knowledge and confidence on alcohol and substances, provides opportunities and experiences for young people to consider risk, take ownership and make positive informed choices.

What we are looking for....

You will work across our Intensive Community Support service and your main role will be to provide one to one and group work support to young people as identified through appropriate referrals. You will plan and deliver activities and groups in partnership with young people in relation to their needs. You will work within a variety of locations in the Moray area. You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle to be able to take young people out and about. The role will also involve liaising with partner agencies and entering data into Aberlour's case recording information system.

The team will provide support during normal office hours and include regular evening and weekend working. All staff are expected to take a full role in the delivery of the service.

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. Our values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how our values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour's values are lived in practice. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.

Please note, a driving licence is essential for this role.

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. We also offer a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

We also follow Data Protection Guidelines - Here is our privacy policy.

Established in 2018, Moray Rape Crisis provides therapeutic support, information and advocacy for adults and young people of all genders, aged 11 and over, in the Moray area, who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives, including rape, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. We also work directly with young people in schools and youth settings, and with strategic partners, towards preventing sexual violence.

We are looking for Trustees to join our dedicated Board of Trustees

We are seeking motivated Trustees to help govern our growing and developing service in Moray.

Working to intersectional feminist values, we are seeking a diverse range of women with a commitment to the work we do across Moray. We are particularly interested in applicants with knowledge and experience of HR, communications and marketing, fundraising, counselling, psychotherapy and trauma-informed practice, and equality and human rights.

About Options Moray

Aberlour Options Moray is a community-based service for children/young people with learning disabilities offering residential, respite short breaks, family-based care and community support matched with the individual needs of every young person. 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.

What we are looking for....

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. Shifts are worked on a residential rota and can be 2pm to 10pm, 7.30am to 2pm, or shorter parts of these shifts eg 10am to 2pm.

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.

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.

What we offer...

You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme, including Child Protection. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team.

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 are welcome from diverse ethnic minority and cultural communities, and under-represented faith and religious groups.

We also follow Data Protection Guidelines -

Here is ourprivacy policy.