Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with a learning disability and or
Autism?
We have an exciting opportunity for a family focused, warm friendly, resourceful and empathetic individual to join
our newly extended Disability Service as a Family Worker.
About Options Fife
At Options Fife we have been providing person centred services to children and young people with a learning
disability and/or Autism for over 25 years. Our Family Workers enhance the existing provision offered, enabling
whole family support for children and families with complex learning needs.
What we are looking for....
As a Family Worker, you will offer emotional and direct practical help to families experiencing short- or long-term
challenges. You will work with families; identifying areas where support is required, working with them to
co-produce a family support plan which will be individually tailored to their child’s and family’s needs. You
will agree outcomes and personal goals within the child’s plan.
The role of the Family Worker will be diverse and wide ranging and will include the following:
- Promote and develop healthy routines, including sleep.
- Provide practical support with personal
care.
- Support the development of play routines.
- Support parents to address difficulties and
reduce risks.
- Build upon parents existing knowledge and equip them with enabling strategies and
tools.
- Support families to have positive and rewarding relationships.
- Support families to
implement structure, identify triggers and understand the function and purpose of their child’s behaviour and
reduce challenges from escalating.
- Along with families, liaise and work with partners and colleagues
from Social Work, Health and Education to assess, review and evaluate progress.
- You will have experience
of supporting children and families with a learning disability and Autism. You will have up-to-date knowledge of
best practice and supporting tools and interventions.
You will manage your own diary, and your hours will be 20 per week, worked flexibly between 7am and 10pm, Monday to
Sunday. The days and hours worked will be agreed with families within the family support plan. There may also
occasionally be a need to provide additional support out with these times and to be able to respond to crises
and family stress.
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.