Job Description

Salary

Permanent, 32,933 - 35,284 per annum, pro rata (inclusive of 9% unsocial hours allowance.)

Contractual hours

15

Basis

Part time

Region

Fife

Package

Up to 40 days of annual leave pro-rata, 3 x salary life insurance, up to 10% employer pension contribution, excellent terms and conditions

Job category/type

Service post

Date posted

12/05/2025

Job reference

REQ001404

About Options Fife Lochwood Park

Aberlour Options Fife - Lochwood Park
service, based in Kingseat, is a forever home for one young man
who has complex needs. Our service is a safe space for not only
our young man but for his family to spend meaningful time.
Although there can be behaviours that challenge, it is the small
steps of progress that this young person makes daily that makes
our work meaningful. We are looking for someone to join our
small team, who is a patient and understanding person. These are
key skills for this role.

What we are looking for....

As someone who has built up experience
working in residential childcare, you will have the confidence to
guide and direct the provision of care for our young person.



When on shift, you will play a lead role,
mentoring and supporting staff and being a role model, delivering
excellence in the services we provide. You will assist in
assessing, planning and delivering services, taking
responsibility for ensuring that assessment and interventions are
prepared, monitored and evaluated.



Engaging positively with our Young Person
and their family you will plan and implement appropriate
support. Sensitive and accurate reporting is a key
responsibility and so you will have good written communication
skills and the ability to learn how to use effectively,
Aberlour&s recording system: Dynamics.



This role offers the opportunity to
consolidate and build on your experience combined with the
ability to enhance your skills and knowledge through training,
for example, in Dyadic Developmental Practice.



As part of the management team you will
play an active role in ensuring that shift duties are delegated
and completed in accordance with service guidance. You will work
2 x 7.5 hour shifts per week as part of a Residential Rota.



Overnight sleep ins are part of the role,
alongside an awake member of night staff.



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. Aberlour's values are critical and
drive everything we do. We will be looking for someone who can
demonstrate how Aberlour's values of Respect, Innovation,
Integrity and Challenge will be visible in their practice. You
must be comfortable working in an environment where Aberlour's
values are lived in practice. To have a look at our values
click
here.


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. To find out more about our
Employee Benefits click
here.



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.


Applications to
be returned by: midnight on Monday 26th May 2025.