Relief Young People's Worker, Options Ayrshire OSC

Are you passionate about working with young people with additional support needs?

Do you want to make a difference to their lives?

Do you have relevant experience of working with them?

About Options Ayrshire

In addition to us having a short residential breaks service, our Out of School Club is based outside of Ayr within a building at Mosshill Industrial Estate.

We offer a safe, nurturing and explorative environment for young people to come and play either after school or on a Saturday morning that gives their families and/or carers a rest from their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences with our staff who specialise in taking care of children with additional support needs. In addition to this, we run a busy Easter and summer Holiday Activity Club which staff are encouraged to participate in also.

What we are looking for...

We are looking for Relief Young People’s Workers to join our Options Ayrshire Relief pool.

Working alongside the staff team you will ensure that the highest level of physical and emotional care is provided to the young people using the Out of School Club. Experience of working with this group of young people is highly desirable.

Our relief workers play a crucial role in supporting our team. This work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis to provide cover during staff absence and/or particularly busy periods during term time (including bank holidays and in-service days). We have a particular need for individuals who can work shifts on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

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 if required. You will be working alongside a highly motivated and skilled team to provide a personalised service for our young people.

You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council, and meet, or be prepared to gain, the qualifications requirements for this post which is at SCQF level 6 (for example, SVQ Level 3 or HNC).

At Aberlour we want to make sure every young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want to hear from you. Aberlour’s values are critical and drive everything we do. We will be looking for individuals who can demonstrate how Aberlour’s values of Respect, Innovation, Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice.

If you have any queries 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.

If you are interested in joining our relief pool and would like to have a chat about it, please feel free to contact Olivia Shields (Community Coordinator) on 01292 671971 or Sylvia Kelso (Assistant Service Manager) on 078948 17439.

Applications to be returned by: midnight on Thursday 23rd January 2025

A Scottish Guarantee Co No: SC312912 Scottish Charity No. SC007991