Young Peoples Worker (35hrs) - Options Moray

Aberlour Children's Charity•Elgin, IL

About The Position

Aberlour Options Moray is a community-based service supporting children and young people with learning disabilities through residential care, short breaks, family-based care and community support tailored to each young person’s needs. The Young People’s Worker supports children and young people with disabilities and/or Autism, acting as an exceptional role model and sharing knowledge and learning with colleagues. This is a permanent role for 35 hours per week. Rotas are designed around the needs of the young people and the wellbeing of practitioners. The team works no more than four days before a day off and currently has every second weekend off. Early shifts are 7:30am–2:30pm, late shifts are 2:00pm–10:00pm, and overnight sleep-ins are part of the role alongside an awake night staff member. Shifts may change to meet the needs of the service. The role can be challenging and rewarding, offering opportunities to develop practice and understanding of the needs of children and young people with disabilities. The organisation provides dedicated training and supervision. Applicants should ideally have a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, or be willing to work toward this requirement in accordance with SSSC registration.

Requirements

Bring a playful, warm and accepting approach.
Be able to adapt practice to meet the varying individual needs of each young person.
Be comfortable working in a culture based on respect, integrity, innovation and the ability to challenge oneself and others.
Ideally hold a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, or be willing to work toward this requirement in accordance with SSSC registration.

Responsibilities

Support children and young people with disabilities and/or Autism, adapting practice to meet their individual needs.
Act as an exceptional role model for the children and young people.
Share knowledge and learning with colleagues.
Work shifts, including early and late shifts and overnight sleep-ins, as required by the service.