\"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 the chance. This is badly needed. I hid my drug use and people only found out about it when I had my baby and she was in withdrawal. I loved my daughter and would have welcomed something like this.\"
A mother who has been supported by Aberlour
About Aberlour's Mother and Child Recovery House
Aberlour is proud to be working with the Scottish Government for our dedicated Mother and Child Residential Recovery House based in Dundee. Our service is designed to enable children of women with problematic substance use to stay with mothers during their recovery. Aberlour's approach to rehabilitation aims to deliver positive outcomes for women and their children.
What we are looking for
We are recruiting a Residential Support Worker to be part of our trauma responsive team delivering and implementing residential recovery support for women and their children (0-5 years) to help them reach their aspirations.
- You will work an average of 37.5 hours per week on a 6-week rota, including early, late and 12 hour shifts.
- You will work three weekends on and three weekends off, and one sleepover per week.
- Ideally you will have experience of direct work with vulnerable families to support improved capacity for women and children and of working collaboratively with other professional agencies and a working knowledge of drug/alcohol use and its effects on women and children.
- You should hold a relevant professional qualification at least SCQF level 7 or equivalent knowledge acquired by other means, with a willingness to obtain the required qualifications for SSSC Registration.
- Individuals with Lived Experience of alcohol or drug use are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions where they will gain experience and training to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- People with lived experience are vital members of the team delivering this service to the women and children.
- 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.
- To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees
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.
- generous annual leave
- an excellent employer pension scheme
- a range of deals and discounts across various retailers
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