Young People's Worker

About Aberlour Youthpoint Moray

Our Youthpoint Moray service provides help to children and young people in Moray who may be struggling with their emotions and behaviour, prompting concerns about their well-being. Our young people’s workers provide one-to-one help for our children and young people, in a safe and relaxed setting. They help them to understand the issues that are affecting them, that can sometimes be the cause of their behaviour. They help them take steps to overcoming their difficulties at home, school and in the community. The team also work with other family members, parents and carers to improve relationships at home.

Aberlour Youthpoint Moray offers a range of services which works with young people aged 12-25 which include our Intensive Community Support and Early Help Service’s. In addition to these we have developed a new service YP-Zone, the purpose of this service is to improve the wellbeing, social integration and life chances of Young People affect by substance misuse in Moray.

What we are looking for....

The post-holder will work within our YP-Zone service, the main role will be to provide one-to-one help for our young people affected by own substance misuse, facilitate targeted drugs and alcohol group-work sessions within schools and deliver street work on a rota basis. The role will also involve liaising with partner agencies and entering data into Aberlour’s case recording information system. This role is currently fixed term until October 2025. This role has no fixed days, and hours will be worked flexibly, to allow appropriate time off whilst also meeting individual and family needs, as well as contractual work requirements. Most often hours will be worked between Monday-Friday with some outreach work at weekends, approximately twice a month, on a rota basis. Tasks carried out will also vary, depending on the needs of the young people and families we support and on the needs of the service, therefore a degree of flexibility will be required.

Please note, a driving licence is essential for this role.

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.

Please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk/jobs where you can apply on-line. If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk Applications are welcome from diverse ethnic minority and cultural communities, and under-represented faith and religious groups.

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: Thursday 25th April 2024

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 7th May 2024