Activity Support Workers

2 weeks ago


Scottish Borders, United Kingdom Aberlour Children’s Charity Full time

**Disability**

**BORDERS**

£13.29 per hour, various hours available, 6 week contract over summer

**About Aberlour Options Borders**:
Our service works with children and young people affected by complex learning and/or physical disabilities. Our Holiday Activity Club offers children the opportunity to take part in fun activities whilst enabling them to grow and learn. Summer Holiday Activity Clubs take place in Hawick, Galashiels, Duns and Peebles.

**What we are looking for....**:
You will be passionate about meeting the needs of children and young people and will strive to ensure that a programme of fun-filled activities and outings is available. You will understand the need for, and your responsibility to contribute to, a safe and secure environment.

You will have enthusiasm and drive, but also be patient and have a good sense of humour. This type of work can be challenging ideally experience is desirable but it is not essential as training will be provided.

The work can be physically demanding and includes moving and handling and providing personal care for the children and young people, ensuring that they are kept comfortable.

To allow us to provide a consistent, quality service it is desirable that applicants commit to working between 15 and 35 hours per week throughout the 6 weeks of school summer holidays. Working between the hours of 8.30am - 4.00pm. The Holiday Activity Club is due to end on 10th August 2024. Payment is made for the accrual of annual leave and this is explained further in the job pack. There is also the opportunity to be considered for our relief pool for future work in the service.


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..

Prior to commencing, it is mandatory to attend training days on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June where you will meet the rest of the team and learn about the service.

**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..

**How to apply**:
**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: 11.


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