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An established industry player is seeking passionate Young People’s Workers to support children and young people with disabilities and autism. This role is vital in ensuring that young individuals receive the best possible care and support while working towards their personal goals. You will engage in a person-centred approach, providing assistance in daily living and community integration. With a focus on building a nurturing environment, you will contribute to the overall development and well-being of these young individuals. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers excellent training opportunities, generous annual leave, and a rewarding pension scheme.
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Do you have relevant experience of working with children and young people with a disability and/or autism or relevant experience in a similar sector/work environment?
About Aberlour Options Fife Residential Glenrothes
At Aberlour, we listen to understand what our young people want and need within our local area. As such, our service in Glenrothes supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive within the local community.
What we are looking for....
As a Young People’s Worker, you will play a fundamental role in our young people’s lives to ensure that they get the best possible experience whilst working towards goals in their care plan. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care; supporting our young people in their daily living and within the local community.
If you have an interest in working with young people, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for two Young People’s Workers to work 37.5 hours per week, on a temporary basis over the school summer holidays.
These hours will be worked as part of a 24/7 residential rota, which will include mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays. You will also be expected to do sleepovers.
Ideally, candidates will have social care experience, an understanding of autism, complex needs and disability. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example: SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) plus an HNC) together with relevant experience of working with children or young people. You must also be able to demonstrate awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability as well as an understanding of, and commitment to, young people’s rights.
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.
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: midnight on Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
A Scottish Guarantee Co No: SC312912 Scottish Charity No. SC007991
Young People's Worker, 37.5 Hours, Summer Temp Positions
Postcode: KY7 6US
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