* inclusive of a 9% unsocial hours allowance. permanent. 37.5 hours per week.
* REQ001425
Role
Do you want to join an organisation that has been named recently as a Top 100 company to work with by The SundayTimes?
I lost my kids a few times they went to foster care and I would have gone to a place like this if I had thechance. This is badly needed. I hid my drug use and people only found out about it when I had my baby and shewas in withdrawal. I loved my daughter and would have welcomed something like this. A mother who has beensupported by Aberlour
About Our Mother and Child Recovery House
Aberlour is proud to be working in partnership with the Scottish Government and we are excited to have opened a newdedicated Mother and Child Recovery House based in central Falkirk. Building on the success of our house inDundee, also funded by the Scottish Government, which opened just over 2 years ago, our service is designed toenable children of women with problem alcohol or other drug use to stay with their mothers during recovery. Ourapproach to rehabilitation aims to deliver positive outcomes for women and their children. The house willaccommodate up to 4 women with their children under 5.
We will be using the Parents Under Pressure (PuP) programme which combines psychological principles relating toparenting, child behaviour and parental emotion regulation within a case management model. The programme ishighly individualised to suit each family. Mothers are given their own Workbook and for many of them thisbecomes a personal journal of their treatment experience. The overarching aim of the PuP programme is to helpparents facing adversity to develop positive and secure relationships with their children. Within thisstrength-based approach, the family environment becomes more nurturing and less conflictual. Full training onthe PuP Programme will be provided to the whole team.
Too many women with problem drug and alcohol issues are having their young children taken into care and manyother women won't engage with support agencies for fear of their children being removed. The new houses willimprove outcomes for these women and children; reduce deaths of mothers with problem drug use; avoid familybreakdown and
increase the likelihood of children being cared for by their parents. Aberlour Chief Executive SallyAnnKelly
What we are looking for....
We are looking to recruit a Family Support Worker to be part of a trauma responsive team delivering and implementingresidential recovery support for women and their children (0-5 years) to help them reach their aspirations. Ifyou share our vision and values and have the passion and ability to work as part of this new therapeutic team,we would love to hear from you.
You will work 37.5 hours on a 2-week rolling rota, covering 10-12 hour shifts, including weekends, occasional nightshift when required and public holidays. One sleepover shift is required per week. We also operate a weekend onand weekend off rota.
Ideally, you will have experience of direct work with mothers/parents in recovery, enhancing their skills andcapacity for them and their babies. Experience working with complex needs and vulnerabilities including domesticabuse and mental health, as well as having experience of working collaboratively with other professionalagencies and a working knowledge of drug/alcohol use and its effects on women and children.
Applicants should hold a relevant professional qualification at least SCQF level 7 or equivalent knowledge acquiredby other means with a willingness to obtain the required qualifications for SSSC Registration.
We strongly encourage people to apply who have lived experience of alcohol or drug use, with a minimum of 2 yearsliving in recovery, free from all drug use and problem drinking. People with lived experience will providecrucial insight into the issues being faced by these small, new families.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need toreach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. At Aberlour we have strongvalues -
Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Challenging - which influence our everyday work. If you choose to apply for thisrole please tell us about your values in your supporting statement.
To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here .
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued andrewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generousannual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.Find out more about our Employee Benefits and ourcommitment to Equality and Diversity .
Aberlour is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our service users and uses a thorough and rigorousrecruitment and selection process including PVG Scheme checks to ensure this commitment is not compromised.
Applications to be returned by midnight on Sunday 22nd June 2025
Do you want to join a Sunday Times Top 100 company?
Are you currently working in social care or interested in considering a social care career? If you are and you wouldlike to have an informal chat before applying then please call our House Manager, Tracey Chalmers on07854958138.
We do not offer sponsorship for work visa’s therefore you need to have the right to work in the UK to applyfor any of our posts.
About Sycamore Inverness
At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the chance to flourish regardless of their background and thecircumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. The children we support are presently not able tolive safely with their own families and many of them have suffered from trauma and loss in their younglives.
Our experienced team seek to create a comfortable home for them where they can grow and flourish, participating ineducational and community activities to achieve their goals.
What we are looking for....
We are looking to recruit 2 Residential Workers to join our team in Inverness, you will work 37.5 hours per weekworking in a residential house which is home for up to five young people. We have a core team of ResidentialWorkers who support our young people, helping them to achieve and overcome the challenges they face. AtAberlour, we believe that every child deserves the change to flourish regardless of their background and thecircumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. Working therapeutically with the young people ouraim is to help the young people to develop their confidence and self-worth and therefore to maximise theirpotential and opportunities for living fulfilled and happy lives. As a Residential Worker, you will play afundamental role in ensuring that our young people are working towards their goals through supporting them withdifferent daily activities. These activities can include college, different hobbies and attending fun groups.Not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role.
This service operates a residential rota and, as part of this, you will be expected to work evenings, weekends, andpublic holidays. Shifts are set on a monthly basis, however may be altered to suit the needs of theservice.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need toreach 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 andrewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generousannual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across variousretailers.
Do you want to join a Sunday Times Top 100 company?
Are you currently working in social care or interested in considering a social care career? If you are and you wouldlike to have an informal chat before applying then please call our House Manager, Tracey Chalmers on07854958138.
We do not offer sponsorship for work visa’s therefore you need to have the right to work in the UK to applyfor any of our posts.
About Sycamore Inverness
At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the chance to flourish regardless of their background and thecircumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. The children we support are presently not able tolive safely with their own families and many of them have suffered from trauma and loss in their younglives.
Our experienced team seek to create a comfortable home for them where they can grow and flourish, participating ineducational and community activities to achieve their goals.
What we are looking for....
We are looking to recruit 2 part time Residential Workers to join our team in Inverness, we have a number of hoursavailable and the flexibility to offer a varied work pattern working in a residential house which is home for upto five young people. We have a core team of Residential Workers who support our young people, helping them toachieve and overcome the challenges they face. At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the change toflourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour.Working therapeutically with the young people our aim is to help the young people to develop their confidenceand self-worth and therefore to maximise their potential and opportunities for living fulfilled and happy lives.As a Residential Worker, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring that our young people are working towardstheir goals through supporting them with different daily activities. These activities can include college,different hobbies and attending fun groups. Not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewardingrole.
This service operates a residential rota and, as part of this, you will be expected to work evenings, weekends, andpublic holidays. Shifts are set on a monthly basis, however may be altered to suit the needs of theservice.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need toreach 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 andrewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generousannual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across variousretailers.
At Aberlour Options Borders we provide a range of support services for young people up to the age of 18 years whohave various disabilities. Our aim is to provide families with a short break from their caring role through theprovision of high-quality child-centred services which provide a positive experience for the young people wework with.
We have a strong reputation for supporting young people with high levels of complex needs, supporting them to grow,learn and maximise their potential. We believe that every child has the right to flourish. Our Young People’sWorkers play a fundamental role in ensuring that the young people they work with have the best possibleexperience in working towards their objectives in line with their care plan. Whilst not without its challengesand demands, this is a highly rewarding role, where the work we do has a demonstrable impact on each youngperson's progress. Using a person-centred approach you will provide enabling support ensuring the highestlevel of physical, personal and emotional care to support children in their daily living and within the localcommunity.
What we are looking for....
We have an opening for two Young People’s Workers to join our staff team, on a permanent basis. Contracted hours aresplit – 23 hours per week during term time for 42 weeks of the year and 35 hours per week for 10 weeks of theyear (during school holidays).
Weekday shifts take place during late afternoons and evenings, while weekend and holiday shifts are split as earlyand late shifts over the hours between 8am and 10pm. There is also a requirement to do sleepover shifts whichare paid at £67 per sleepover.
This role will involve key working responsibilities and administrative tasks such as completing daily care notes,medication Kardex recording and care plan updates.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need toreach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. To have a look at our valuesto understand more about what we are looking for from our employees click here.
Experience is desired, but not always essential. Full training for the role is provided by Aberlour, with regularupdates.
This is a regulated role, and successful candidates would need to be registered with the SSSC and PVG scheme.
A driving license is desired but not essential.
A Day in the Life of a Young People’s Worker
Our day usually starts with the morning routine. We support our young people to get ready for their day ahead,assisting with all aspects of personal care. We then prepare breakfast and medications as required for our youngpeople and organise the day’s activities. We encourage choice and decision making for planning fun activities inthe local community and beyond, assisting young people with communication and everyday tasks.
In the evenings, we organise in-house activities and enjoy relaxing with movies, sensory play and spending time withfriends.
"Aberlour Options Borders provide a safe, fun and homely environment for respite for our son. He loves going tostay and asks daily when his next visit is" - (Parent)
"Aberlour treat me like part of the family" - (Young Person)
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued andrewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generousannual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Please click here to have a look at our Employee Benefits.
Our Youthpoint Moray service provides help to children and young people in Moray who may be struggling with theiremotions and behaviour, prompting concerns about their well-being. Our Young People's Workers provideone-to-one and group work support for our children and young people, in a safe and relaxed setting. They helpthem to understand the issues that are affecting them, that can sometimes be the cause of their behaviour. Theyhelp them take steps to overcoming their difficulties at home, school and in the community. The team also workwith other family members, parents and carers to improve relationships at home.
Aberlour Youthpoint Moray provides three distinct services to young people in Moray; Intensive Community Support(ICS), Early Help and Mentoring and YP Zone.
The Intensive Community Support service funded by The Moray Council works with young people and families to help themachieve their full potential and develop important life skills through non-formal educational activities. ICSalso supports young people and families to gain a better understanding of themselves, others and society byproviding a safe, non-judgemental and nurturing environment. This is delivered via 1 to 1s, group work, andfamily support.
Early Help and Mentoring service provides support to disadvantaged, excluded and vulnerable young people and theirfamilies to enable them to gain and retain control of their own lives and remain safely in their own homes andcommunities. Early Help and Mentoring supports young people to improve their health and wellbeing, make positiveand informed choices and develop young people's self-awareness and confidence. Early Help is delivered byYoung People's Workers through 1 to 1 and group work and family support. Mentoring and befriending deliveredby volunteers on a 1 to 1 basis.
YP Zone uses a harm reduction approach with young people to reduce their alcohol and substance use, this is deliveredthrough 1 to 1 support, group work sessions as well as detached and outreach community work. YP zone supportsyoung people to develop their knowledge and confidence on alcohol and substances, provides opportunities andexperiences for young people to consider risk, take ownership and make positive informed choices.
What we are looking for....
You will work across our Intensive Community Support service and your main role will be to provide one to one andgroup work support to young people as identified through appropriate referrals. You will plan and deliveractivities and groups in partnership with young people in relation to their needs. You will work within avariety of locations in the Moray area. You will need to be able to drive and have access to a vehicle to beable to take young people out and about. The role will also involve liaising with partner agencies and enteringdata into Aberlour's case recording information system.
The team will provide support during normal office hours and include regular evening and weekend working. All staffare expected to take a full role in the delivery of the service.
At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need toreach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Our values are critical anddrive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can demonstrate how our values of Respect,Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You must be comfortable working in anenvironment where Aberlour's values are lived in practice. To have a look at our values to understand moreabout what we are looking for from our employees click here .
Please note, a driving licence is essential for this role.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued andrewarded for the vital work they do. We also offer a range of deals and discounts across various retailers. Findout more about our Employee Benefits and our commitment to Equality and Diversityhere .
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