“Aberlour has helped me to “learn how to be a Mum again, how to listen and regulate my emotions and support my
children to do the same.” -Parent
About Aberlour Family Matters South Ayrshire
Aberlour Family Matters works in partnership with South Ayrshire Council and offers support to mums
and dads who have had children permanently removed from their care. You will offer individual and group support
alongside relationship based and strengths focused whole family support where appropriate. You will also work
with South Ayrshire Council partners to ensure the voices and experiences of parents, carers and practitioners
can help support the ongoing improvement of the permanence process. The project has been funded by Scottish
Government since April 2022.
You will build up relationships with families facing disadvantage and work together with them to assess their
strengths and needs and deliver an agreed family plan, offering emotional and practical support. You will work
individually and in groups to strengthen health and wellbeing, building esteem, skills and confidence.
What we are looking for....
We are looking for a kind, committed and experienced individual to join our team.
You will have experience in working alongside partner services and families who have often experienced the impact of
trauma, poverty, and social exclusion. You will have good listening skills and be able to plan, deliver and
evaluate a range of family and wellbeing support strategies which help families to their own solutions. You will
have experience of child and adult protection issues. Knowledge of the permanency process would also be
advantageous. Your values should be aligned with The Promise, GIRFEC and UNCRC as well as Aberlour values. You
must share our vision that collaborative working, relationship based, strengths focussed early intervention is
the best option for children and families who are feeling overwhelmed or excluded.
We one role available at 16 hours per week. These hours will be planned and worked flexibly Monday - Sunday, 7am -
10pm, to meet the needs of families we support. This post is currently funded until 31st March 2027, however we will be actively seeking funding to extend this further.
It would be helpful if candidates hold a valid driver’s licence and have use of a car for working hours, the role
will cover the whole of South Ayrshire.
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 here and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.