Young People's Workers (30-35 hrs) - Options Moray

Aberlour; Elgin; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employer pension scheme

Retailer discounts

Equality and Diversity commitment

Job summary

Aberlour Options Moray is seeking Young People’s Workers to support children and young people with learning disabilities, offering residential, short breaks and community support.

The role is 30-35 hours per week, permanent, with rotating shifts including 2.00pm–10.00pm and 7.30am–2.30pm, plus overnight sleep-ins; weekends off every second, with rotas designed around needs. Training and supervision are provided to help you develop your practice.

Qualifications

• Must be able to adapt practice to meet each young person's needs.
• Commitment to respect, integrity, and innovation.
• Willingness to engage in training and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work 30-35 hours per week in a permanent role.
• Rotas include late shifts (2.00pm–10.00pm) and early shifts (7.30am–2.30pm).
• Overnight sleep-ins alongside night staff.
• Shifts subject to change based on service needs.
• Provide supportive care to children and young people with disabilities.

Skills

Playful demeanor

Warm and accepting

Adaptable practice

Education

SCQF level 7 qualification

Job description

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 are looking for Young People’s Workers, to work 30 - 35 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. Our commitment to Equality and Diversity. Please also read our recruitment privacy notice - Aberlour | Privacy notice.