- Advertised from 5th January 2026
- 21 hours per week
Role
About Avenue
Avenue provides a safe and supportive space for children and families across Aberdeen and Grampian who are experiencing separation, family conflict and relationship breakdown. When times get tough, we offer inclusive and holistic support to help them find a way forward which is right for them.
For over 70 years Avenue has been providing mental health and relationship support across Grampian and is the only provider of Family time services in the region, helping children spend quality time with the important people in their lives they may otherwise not get to see. Join the team and help us to continue. Together, we can make a positive
difference to people living in Grampian that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Role Purpose
If you are a dynamic and committed fundraiser seeking your next meaningful role, you may be exactly who we’re looking for. Your role will be central to the vibrant Avenue team and will focus on ensuring the charity’s sustainability by maximising and diversifying income in addition to growing the charity’s profile within Grampian region.
You will have the ability and confidence to identify, build, and maintain, strong relationships and partnerships both internally and externally, and a gift for storytelling which will inspire and delight donors. Your ability to identify, develop and steward new revenue streams will also be central to your success.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and creative fundraiser to make a fundamental difference to both Avenue and the children and families we support.
Application notes
To Apply:
- Please download our application pack and send completed applications to avenuehr@avenuecharity.org , titled “Fundraiser”.
- We only accept completed application forms, CVs will not be accepted.
- Closing date for applications is Monday 19th January at 17:00.
- Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 26th January 2026.
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At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. As such, our Options Fife- Housing Support service based in Glenrothes is home to young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.
As an Assistant Service Manager, you will play a fundamental role in our young people’s lives to ensure that they get the best possible experience whilst working towards goals in their care plan. Using person centred approach you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care; supporting our young people in their daily living and to fully participate in the local community. Your role will support the Service Manager in the day to day management of the service and work in partnership with the young people’s families, professionals from health, education and social work.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is passionate about ensuring our young people live their best lives and are valued members of their community. Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role. We are looking for someone who will contribute to the leadership, management and development of services for children, young people and their families in line with agreed objectives and assist with service review and evaluation.
You will have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a disability and/or autism in a community or residential setting and understand the impact of disability on inclusion. You are required to meet the qualifications requirement for this post which is at SCQF Level 7 (e.g. HNC, SVQ Level 3) and a practice qualification in a management category or SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9. This post requires you to register with the Scottish Social Services Council as a Supervisor in a Housing Support Service.
Why should you apply for this post? Well that’s easy…
As a valued part of Aberlour’s management team you will receive a planned and supported induction programme consisting of an extensive training; including CALM Training, Child Protection Training and Moving and Handling Training. You will support the line management of a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people.
As an Aberlour employee, you will receive:
- competitive hourly rates with an additional 7% for working unsociable hours
- excellent annual leave entitlement
- access to our group pension scheme
- access to the Aberlour Rewards retail discount scheme
About Options Fife Continuing Care
At Aberlour we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. Our Options Fife Continuing Care service in Glenrothes supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.
This service will be home to 4 young people aged 16 plus who will all have their own individual flat. Our rota has been drafted to suit the needs of the young people.
What we are looking for....
We are looking for a full time (37.5 hours, working 3 x 12.5 hour shifts per week) Young People’s Worker to join our team. You will play a fundamental role in our young people’s lives to ensure that they get the best possible experience whilst working towards goals in their care plan. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care, supporting our young people in their daily living and within the local community.
If you have an interest in working with young people, we would like to hear from you. Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, understanding of autism, complex needs and 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.
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 please see our website for further information.
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.
Residential Worker - Sycamore Inverness
- Full time
- £29,155 – £32,534
- On site: Inverness
- Closing 19th January 2026
Do you want to join a Sunday Times Top 100 company?
Are you currently working in social care or interested in considering a social care career? If you are and you would like to have an informal chat before applying then please call our House Manager, Tracey Chalmers on 07854958138.
We do not offer sponsorship for work visa’s therefore you need to have the right to work in the UK to apply for any of our posts.
About Sycamore Inverness
At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the chance to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. The children we support are presently not able to live safely with their own families and many of them have suffered from trauma and loss in their young lives.
Our experienced team seek to create a comfortable home for them where they can grow and flourish, participating in educational and community activities to achieve their goals.
What we are looking for....
We are looking to recruit a Residential Worker to join our team in Inverness, you will work 37.5 hours per week working in a residential house which is home for up to five young people. We have a core team of Residential Workers who support our young people, helping them to achieve and overcome the challenges they face. At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the change to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. Working therapeutically with the young people our aim is to help the young people to develop their confidence and self-worth and therefore to maximise their potential and opportunities for living fulfilled and happy lives. As a Residential Worker, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring that our young people are working towards their goals through supporting them with different daily activities. These activities can include college, different hobbies and attending fun groups. Not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role.
This service operates a residential rota and, as part of this, you will be expected to work evenings, weekends, public holidays and sleepovers. Shifts are set on a monthly basis, however may be altered to suit the needs 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.
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.
Top job! Supervising Social Worker - Fostering
- Full time
- £39,282 – £42,123
- Remote: Central Scotland
- Closing 20th January 2026
Are you passionate about helping vulnerable children and young people to have the best opportunities to fulfil their potential? Do you believe that children have the right to live within a safe family environment where they get the care, support and encouragement they need to flourish?
If so, the role of Supervising Social Worker may give you a perfect chance to fulfil these aims.
About Aberlour Fostering
Our Fostering Team is home based, with access to offices for team meetings. We are a National Fostering Service, so this role requires travel to be able to meet with foster carers and other agencies. This specific role mostly covers Central belt/Fife area but there will be further travel required for team meetings/development days.
What we are looking for....
With trauma informed practice at the heart of our work, Aberlour has a strong reputation, built over 20 years, for providing fostering services for vulnerable children and young people in Scotland. We are currently looking to recruit a Supervising Social Worker to join our team. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for recruiting, assessing and supervising a group of Foster Carers. This role is crucial, bringing together the needs of looked after children and young people and support and management of Foster Carers, liaising with the placing Local Authority. Your work with the Foster Carers will have a direct impact on the children and young people that they foster and so the role is key in supporting the Foster Carers to provide the right environment and support for the child/young person they foster. You will also contribute to the delivery and development of the Fostering Service. Evening and weekend work may be required, and you will be part of an on call rota.
“Aberlour Fostering is 5 Star. As we have taken a child under our wing, Aberlour has taken us under theirs. We feel part of a team, one big family with the same common goals and values. Working together with amazing people, we feel supported and valued” - one of our current foster carers.
We are looking for people who:
- Have a recognised social work qualification
- Register and maintain an appropriate professional registration with the SSSC as a social worker
- Have experience of working within Children's services
- Have an understanding of fostering and the current legislation framework
- Hold a full UK driving licence
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. Have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees
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 and our commitment to Equality and Diversity
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For an informal discussion, please contact Kerryanne Duffin, Service Manager, on 07815 839567 (not available on Wednesdays).
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