“I lost my kids a few times they went to foster care and I would have gone to a place like this if I had the chance.
This is badly needed. I hid my drug use and people only found out about it when I had my baby and she was in
withdrawal. I loved my daughter and would have welcomed something like this.”
A mother who has been supported by Aberlour
About Aberlour’s Mother and Child Recovery House
Aberlour is proud to be working with the Scottish Government for our dedicated Mother and Child Residential Recovery
House based in Falkirk. Our service is designed to enable children of women with problematic substance use to
stay with mothers during their recovery. Aberlour’s approach to rehabilitation aims to deliver positive outcomes
for women and their children.
We are supporting families using the Parents Under Pressure (PuP) program which combines psychological principles
relating to parenting, child behaviour and parental emotion regulation within a case management model. The
program is highly individualized to suit each family. Parents are given their own Parent Workbook. For many
parents, this becomes a personal journal of their treatment experience. The overarching aim of the PuP program
is to help parents facing adversity develop positive and secure relationships with their children. Within this
strength-based approach, the family environment becomes more nurturing and less conflictual.
“Too many women with problem drug and alcohol issues are having their young children taken into care and many other
women won’t engage with support agencies for fear of their children being removed. The new houses will improve
outcomes for these women and children; reduce deaths of mothers with problem drug use; avoid family breakdown
and increase the likelihood of children being cared for by their parents.”
Aberlour Chief Executive SallyAnn Kelly
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. This is a 24 hour service, and we are
looking for relief workers to cover our waking night shifts, from 10pm to 8am.
Ideally you will have experience of direct work with vulnerable families to support improved capacity for women and
children and of working collaboratively with other professional agencies and a working knowledge of drug/alcohol
use and its effects on women and children.
Applicants should hold a relevant professional qualification at least SCQF level 7, or
equivalent knowledge acquired by other means, with a willingness to obtain the required qualifications for SSSC
Registration.
Individuals with Lived Experience of alcohol or drug use are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions where
they will gain experience and training to enhance their knowledge and skills. People with lived experience are
vital members of the team delivering this service to the women and children.
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...
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.