Relief worker post with the Options Fife Continuing Care service, run by Aberlour Child Care Trust, which supports young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live in the community. The work is cover on an as-required basis with no guaranteed hours, covering 12.5-hour shifts and sleepovers on a residential rota. The service supports four young people aged 16 and over, each in their own flat. Applicants need a relevant qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, or a willingness to work towards one, plus experience of working with children or young people.
What the job involves
- Provide cover on 12.5-hour shifts and sleepovers following a residential rota
- Support young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live and thrive in the local community
- Support the wider team as a relief worker
Qualifications
- SCQF level 7 or above professional qualification, such as SVQ3 Care plus HNC, or willingness to work towards one
Experience
- Relevant experience of working with children or young people
Skills & knowledge
- Awareness of the key elements of working with people affected by disability
- Understanding of, and commitment to, young people's rights
Checks & eligibility
- PVG Scheme check
Nice to have
- Social care experience
- Understanding of autism, complex needs and disability
- Experience of working with children or young people with a disability and/or autism, or in a similar sector
What's offered
- Supportive team
- Excellent training opportunities
- Generous annual leave
- Employer pension scheme
- Deals and discounts across various retailers
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
