Young Peoples Worker (35hrs) - Options Moray

Aberlour; Elgin; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous annual leave

excellent employer pension scheme

range of deals and discounts across a

Job summary

Aberlour is seeking a Young People’s Worker to join our community‑based service for children and young people with learning disabilities. This permanent role is 35 hours per week with shift patterns including late, early, and overnight sleep-ins, and every second weekend off.

You’ll support, protect, and empower young people in a respectful, compassionate environment. We value playfulness, warmth, and adaptability, plus commitment to training and supervision to help you grow in practice and

Qualifications

• Playful, warm and accepting approach to diverse needs.
• Ability to adapt practice to varying individual needs.
• Commitment to respectful, dignified care and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children/young people with learning disabilities.
• Work shifts including late, early, and overnight sleep-ins with a rotating weekend pattern.

Skills

Playful

Warmth

Adaptability

Education

SCQF level 7+ qualification

Job description

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 a Young People’s Worker, to work 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.

Desired qualifications

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.

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.

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

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