Young Peoples Worker Nights - Options Moray

Aberlour; Elgin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

generous annual leave

excellent employer pension scheme

range of deals and discounts across a

retailers

Job summary

Aberlour is seeking a Nightshift Young People’s Worker to join our Moray service. The role is permanent, working 33.25 hours per week on a 4 nights on / 4 nights off rota, with shifts from 10pm to 7:30am.

You will support children and young people with learning disabilities, bringing warmth and playfulness, while adhering to our values of respect and integrity. Training and supervision are provided to enhance practice.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above or be willing to work towards this per SSSC registration.
• Ability to adapt practice to meet the varying needs of each young person.
• Comfortable in a culture of respect, integrity, innovation and constructive challenge.

Responsibilities

• Nightshift work 33.25 hours per week on a 4 nights on / 4 nights off rota (10pm–7:30am).
• Support children and young people with disabilities, delivering person-centred care.
• Attend dedicated training and supervision to develop practice and knowledge.

Skills

Playful

Warm-hearted

Adaptive practice

Effective communication

Education

SCQF 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 have an opening for a Young People’s Worker working nightshift on a permanent basis. Usual hours would be 33.25 hours per week working 4 nights on 4 nights off rota. Shifts are from 10pm - 7.30am.

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 towards 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.

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