Relief Young People's Worker Options Fife Continuing Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training opportunities

Generous annual leave

Employer pension scheme

Deals and discounts across retailers

Job summary

Aberlour Child Care Trust in Scotland is seeking relief workers for the Options Fife Continuing Care service in Glenrothes to cover 12.5-hour shifts and sleepovers on a residential rota, supporting four young people aged 16 and over in their own flats.

Applicants should have SCQF level 7+ or be prepared to work towards one, plus experience with children or young people. PVG Scheme checks apply; additional social care experience and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• SCQF level 7+ professional qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Relevant experience of working with children or young people.
• PVG Scheme check.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover on 12.5-hour shifts and sleepovers following a residential rota.
• Support young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive in the local community.
• Support the wider team as a relief worker.

Skills

Awareness of disability-related care

Young people rights awareness

Education

SCQF level 7 or above (e.g., SVQ3 Care + HNC)

Job description

Relief worker post with the Options Fife Continuing Care service, run by Aberlour Child Care Trust, which supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live in the community. The work is cover on an as-required basis with no guaranteed hours, covering 12.5-hour shifts and sleepovers on a residential rota. The service supports four young people aged 16 and over, each in their own flat. Applicants need a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, or a willingness to work towards one, plus experience of working with children or young people.

What the job involves

• Provide cover on 12.5-hour shifts and sleepovers following a residential rota
• Support young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive in the local community
• Support the wider team as a relief worker

Qualifications

• SCQF level 7 or above professional qualification, such as SVQ3 Care plus HNC, or willingness to work towards one

Experience

• Relevant experience of working with children or young people

Skills & knowledge

• Awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability
• Understanding of, and commitment to, young people's rights

Checks & eligibility

• PVG Scheme check

Nice to have

• Social care experience
• Understanding of autism, complex needs and disability
• Experience of working with children or young people with a disability and/or autism, or in a similar sector

What's offered

• Supportive team
• Excellent training opportunities
• Generous annual leave
• Employer pension scheme
• Deals and discounts across various retailers