Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with a disability and or Autism?

About Options Moray

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

What we are looking for....

We have an opening for a Young People’s Worker working nightshift on a permanent basis. Usual hours would be 33.25 hours per week working 4 nights on 4 nights off rota. Shifts are from 10pm - 7.30am.

Individuals need to bring a range of qualities to the role including being playful, warm and accepting and must be able to adapt their practice to appropriately meet the varying individual needs of each young person. This role can be challenging but is also immensely rewarding and provides postholders with rich opportunities to develop their own practice and understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities.

You must be comfortable working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge - both yourself and other people. We support our staff to be as effective as they can be through dedicated training and supervision. In return our staff act as exceptional role models supporting the children and young people, as well as sharing knowledge and learning with colleagues. Have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees

Ideally, you will have a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above or be willing to work towards this requirement as per SSSC registration.

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. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity

About Intensive Family Support Service

Our service supports families in the Dumfries and Galloway area who are struggling to cope. The families we work with may have a wide range of issues, which include drug and alcohol use within the family. As a Child and Family worker you would work directly with the whole family in various settings, such as their own homes, our dedicated base and other community locations.

You will be the trusted person they could talk about what they are going through at home. You whilst undertaking assessments to identify what support we can provide. You will work with the children and the family offering practical help, in the community, family home, liaising with partner agencies, schools and nurseries. Participate and lead group work sessions. Attending meetings, children’s hearings, school meetings & health appointments as required necessary. You will help establish routines and build life skills with families. Help families build parenting skills and confidence.

What we are looking for....

You should have a sound knowledge of child development and be able to work with parents either individually or in groups to develop their parenting skills & confidence.

We are looking to recruit a child and family worker to work 22.5 hours per week. An unsocial hours allowance is incorporated into the salary to support the requirement to be flexible with your approach and available to work weekends, evenings and public holiday to meet the needs of the families you will support. This post is offered on a temporary basis until 31st March 2027 however we are actively seeking funding to extend this further.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about supporting young people, families and communities, who are flexible and share our vision that collaborative working and relationship based early intervention is the best option for young people and families who are feeling overwhelmed or excluded. This role involves daily travel to multiple locations across the region, which requires a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence, consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

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. At Aberlour we have strong values - Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Challenging - which influence our everyday work. If you choose to apply for this role please tell us about your values in your supporting statement.

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.

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

Maternity Cover until January 2027

Previous applicants need not apply

About our service

Aberlour Futures is an SVQ Training and Assessment Centre with an excellent reputation, earned over 20 years, for delivering high quality vocational education and training for the Early Learning and Child Care workforce in Aberdeen City and Shire. The service also delivers Foundation Apprenticeship programmes, delivered in partnership with secondary schools in Aberdeen. The Foundation Apprenticeship qualifications are aimed at young people in S5/S6 who are considering a career working with children.

What we are looking for

Ideally you will be a qualified SVQ assessor who is interested in developing a career as a Foundation Apprenticeship Tutor. You should have a background in Early Learning and Childcare and/or Playwork and hold qualifications ideally at SCQF Level 9. If you do not possess SVQ Assessor qualifications, you should be an experienced and suitably qualified Childhood Practice Professional who is willing to undertake on the job SVQ Assessor and Foundation Apprenticeship tutor training to join the Aberlour Futures Team.

We also welcome applications from individuals with a teaching qualification who are interested in applying their skills in a vocational learning environment. Your experience in education and learner engagement will be highly valued as part of our team.

You will deliver, assess and moderate a programme of vocational learning in a number of Secondary Schools, supporting students with the Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services (Children and Young People), SCQF Level 6 and Skills for Work Early Education and Childcare National 4/5.

You should be able to provide robust assessment and good quality support to learners. You should have the ability to inspire confidence and motivate learners working in a range of early learning and childcare settings, ensuring their assessment is carried out to the required standards.

This post is advertised as 30 hours per week but consideration could also be made for term time working if this is of interest.

Please note, due to the nature of this role, annual leave is required to be taken during school holidays. A driving license and access to a car is also essential for this post.

For informal enquiries please contact Wendy Fleming, Assistant Service Manager, on 07854 958108 or email jobs@aberlour.org.uk

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 and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.

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

If you feel you are the right person to make a positive contribution to childcare standards across Aberdeen, please apply.

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.

About Aberlour Sycamore Children’s Houses

Aberlour Sycamore Services’ vision is to provide warm, loving homes for children where everyone learns, laughs, grows into their future and is treasured always. Sycamore services are widely recognised in Scotland for providing a range of quality therapeutic residential houses for some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the country. The Service is a national resource and as such receives referrals from throughout Scotland.

What we are looking for....

We are looking for people to join our relief pool who are passionate about supporting children and young people. The children and young people who live in our houses have experienced significant trauma in their young lives and our aim is to create loving, nurturing family homes where they feel safe and cared for.

Our relief workers play a crucial role in supporting our teams. This work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis to provide cover during staff absence and/or particularly busy periods.

Members of our relief pool have a varied range of backgrounds and often work in different areas of the workforce. Although experience in child-care is ideal, we would also like to hear from people who may have skills from their work experience in different sectors which would be transferrable and provide a good basis from which to learn and develop their skills, utilising the range of training we provide.

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.