Young People's Workers (16-22 hrs) - Options Moray

Aberlour; Elgin; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employer pension scheme

Discounts across retailers

Job summary

Aberlour in Elgin is seeking Young People’s Workers to join a community-based service supporting children and young people with learning disabilities. This permanent role is 16–22 hours per week with rotas that include late shifts and occasional sleep-ins, and every second weekend off.

The post requires warmth, playfulness and a respectful, innovative approach, with training and supervision provided. Ideally you will hold a SCQF level 7 qualification or be willing to work to this standard as per

Qualifications

• Requires a warm, playful approach to care.
• Demonstrates respectful, compassionate engagement with young people.
• Willingness to meet SSSC registration requirements and hold SCQF 7+.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children and young people.
• Work within a team with training and supervision.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive care environment.

Skills

Playful

Warmth

Respectful

Adaptability

Education

SCQF Level 7

Job description

About Options Moray

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 are looking for Young People’s Workers, to work 16 - 22 hours per week on a permanent basis. The team work no more than 4 days before a day off and currently have every second weekend off. Rotas are designed around the needs of the young people we care for and ensuring the wellness of the practitioners we employ. Late shifts are 2.00pm to 10.00pm. Early shifts are 7.30am to 2.30pm. Overnight sleep ins are part of the role, alongside an awake member of night staff. Shifts can be subject to change as and when required for the needs of the service.

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.

Ideally, you will have a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, or be willing to work to 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. To 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.

• generous annual leave
• an excellent employer pension scheme
• a range of deals and discounts across various retailers

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