Project Worker 1

Barnardo's Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team providing vital support to siblings separated by circumstances and the care system. This role involves coordinating family time, ensuring meaningful interactions, and fostering sibling relationships. You will engage with diverse stakeholders, utilizing your exceptional communication and organizational skills to create a supportive environment. Join a mission-driven organization focused on making a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children. If you are passionate about social care and maintaining family connections, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ability to buy up to 5 additional leave days

Family friendly leave options

Service related sick pay from day 1

Group Personal Pension with matched contributions

Death in service cover

Interest free season ticket loans

Discounts from high street shops

20% discount at Barnardo's stores

Free employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in social care and understanding of autism and complex needs.
• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate family time for siblings in care.
• Liaise with stakeholders including adoptive families and social workers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Social Care

Job description

• £12,746 - £14,863 - 18.5 hours per week. Permanent.
• 20138

Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly developed Staying Connected Service providing quality family time for siblings who have been separated due to family circumstances and the care system. Alongside Aberdeenshire Council, our vision is to establish a mobile resource which can transform venues in the heart of our local communities into places where siblings, separated by family circumstances and by the care system, can regularly come together to share experiences and have fun.

This unique role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these children and young people, providing them with the vital support they need. By joining our team, you will play a crucial part in reuniting and maintaining sibling relationships by coordinating and facilitating regular family time. This will involve liaising with various stakeholders, including adoptive families, kinship carers, and social workers. Your exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail will be essential in ensuring the smooth and successful execution of these sibling interactions. Please note sessions are mostly run at weekends and school holidays.

To excel in this role, you should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be working closely with a diverse range of individuals. Your ability to empathise and understand the unique challenges faced by brothers and sisters in the care system will be crucial in providing them with the necessary support and guidance.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and believe in the importance of maintaining sibling connections, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What we are looking for...

We have an opening for two Young People’s Workers on a permanent basis. Usual hours would be around 23 per week during term time for 42 weeks of the year and 35 hours per week for 10 weeks of the year (school holidays). Working an average of 25.30 hours per week per year. Hours are worked between 3pm and 10pm on weekdays. Weekends open full time, hours worked between 12pm Friday and 5pm Sunday. Holiday weeks are full time and shifts can be around the clock. You will be part of a residential respite rota which will require you to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays. There will be a requirement to do sleepover shifts and these will be paid at £67 per sleepover.

Shift patterns vary. For 10 weeks of the year (during school holidays), shifts are available around the clock. Standard shifts would be 8.00am - 4.15pm or 4.00pm - 10.00pm. Sleepovers are also a part of this. For 42 weeks of the year, we work on a pattern of Wed-Sunday one week and Friday to Sunday the following week. Wednesday - Friday is afternoons and evenings. Standard weekend shifts are 8.00am - 4.15pm or 4.00pm - 10pm. Sleepovers are also a part of this.

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...

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
• A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's
• Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

Minimum Requirements

Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, an understanding of autism, complex needs and mental health and have the relevant qualifications or will be willing to work towards these. Ideally, we are looking for candidates with a full clean driving licence.