Nightshift Young People's Worker

About Options Borders

At Aberlour Options Borders we provide a range of outreach support and residential short breaks for young people up to the age of 18 years, who have learning disabilities. We aim to provide families with a short break from their caring role, by creating a positive experience for the young people we work with whilst enabling their family to recharge their batteries so that they can continue to provide the best ongoing care for their child.

We have a strong reputation in supporting young people with high levels of complex needs, supporting them to grow, learn and maximise their potential. We feel every child has the right to flourish. Our Young People’s Workers play a fundamental role in ensuring that the young people they work with have the best possible experience in working towards their objectives in line with their care plan, supporting children to progress within their individual outcomes. Whilst not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role, where the work we do has a demonstrable impact on each young person's progress.

Using a person centred approach you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical, personal, and emotional care to support children in their daily living and within the local community. Our night workers have a particularly important role to play to support children who may become upset our unsettled during the night.

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 20 hours every 4 weeks working 2 x 10 hour shifts 10pm – 8am on a Saturday. There may also be the opportunity to pick up extra hours covering holidays and staff sickness.

Find out more information on what we are looking for in candidates here.

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 click here

What we offer...

You will receive a planned and supported induction consisting of a varied training programme; including CALM Training, Child Protection Training and support to complete an SVQ3. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people. Find out more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here

If you have any other queries about the job please e-mail jobs@aberlour.org.uk

Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorous recruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.

Applications to be returned by: noon on Friday 28^th January

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