* 37.5 hours per week. Fixed Term until 31st March 2026. Inclusive of a 5% antisocial hours allowance
Role
“The best way we can help a new baby is to ensure that their parent’s needs are met and their trauma attended to” -Dr Bruce Perry (2020)
About Glasgow Perinatal Service
Aberlour has always seen the benefit of early intervention and are pleased to have received funding from Scottish Government for a Service Manager and 6 new posts to work across Glasgow supporting new parents pre and post-birth. By working alongside new parents, we aim to facilitate recovery from problematic substance use and improve parenting capacity and confidence to positively impact on the outcomes for both parents and their new babies.
The service will work across 7 days per week operating within the hours of 8am to 8pm to flexibly meet the needs of the parents and families being supported. The work will cover pre-birth to baby’s first birthday offering strength-based whole family support.
What we are looking for....
We are seeking to recruit six Intensive Perinatal Support Workers, each working 37.5 hours per week and a Service Manager working 37.5 hours per week. Initial funding from Scottish Government is secured until March 2026, however with successful outcomes we are hopeful that this specialised work would be extended further. We are looking for candidates with a sound knowledge of child development and experience of working with individuals with problematic substance and/or alcohol use.
We encourage people to apply who have lived experience of alcohol or drug use, with a minimum of 2 years living in recovery, free from all drug use and problem drinking.
If you would like more information or wish to discuss this post, please contact Maxine Hawthorn, Assistant Director on 07701294328 for an informal conversation.
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.
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 and our commitment to Equality and Diversity here.
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 21st April 2025.
Interviews are expected to be held on: TBC
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