Aberlour is Scotland’s leading children’s charity and has been recognised as a Top 100 best places to work winner by the Sunday Times.
If you enjoy woodland walks, exploring local attractions, supporting outdoor adventures and helping young people make the most of each day, we’d love to hear from you.
About our Options Services in Glenrothes…
Our Options Services in Glenrothes support young people aged 16 to 26 who have learning disabilities and autism. We are looking for someone who can support them to live the lives they choose. We provide 24-hour care, 365 days a year, so our shift patterns include days, evenings, weekends, sleepovers and waking nights.
No two days are the same, but you will support young people with personal care, housework, cooking and, of course, having fun. Our young people lead active lives and enjoy spending time outdoors pursuing their hobbies and interests, including sailing, hillwalking, sports, music and much more.
In the Glenrothes area we have services supporting children and young people with disabilities. These include two residential services supporting young people with everyday living.
We asked our Young People what qualities they look for in the people who support them. Here’s what they told us…
“I like staff who take me out, who drive my car, take me on the bus and go for a walk. I like staff who listen to me”
“Funny, staff who make me laugh".
What we are looking for...
You will provide person-led support that promotes independence, choice and confidence. Our young people are vibrant and we're looking for people who share that enthusiasm and can support them to get the most out of life.
We have part time and full-time contracts available, working as part of a residential rota as well as relief work. Our relief workers play a crucial role in supporting our team. Relief work is offered on a casual, hourly paid basis to cover during staff absence and or particularly busy periods. Please specify on your application the hours you are looking for.
A relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example: SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People, plus an HNC) is desirable, however we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who have a willingness to work towards the qualifications.
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 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. Find out more about our Employee Benefits here and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.
How to apply
Please go to our website www.aberlour.org.uk/jobs where you can apply online. If you have any queries please e-mail:
[email protected] Applications are welcome from diverse ethnic minority and cultural communities, and under-represented faith and religious groups.
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.
We also follow Data Protection Guidelines – here is our privacy policy.
For an informal discussion or any questions please contact Karen Fotheringham, Head of Fife Services on 07849086848
Applications to be returned by midnight on Monday 31st August 2026
Interviews are expected to be held on: TBC
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.
