Young People's Worker (20 hours, term time), Options Ayrshire OSC


Aberlour Children’s Charity
Location 

Prestwick

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£29,068 - £32,437 a year

Job Highlights
  • Provide physical and emotional care for young people with additional support needs in a nurturing Out of School Club environment.
  • Ideal candidates should have experience working with young people with additional support needs and demonstrate empathy and effective communication.
  • This part-time role offers 20 hours during term time, with potential extra shifts, and includes benefits like up to 40 days of annual leave pro rata.
Job Requirements/Description
Salary

£29,068 to £32,437 per annum pro rata, inclusive of a 5% unsocial hours allowance

Contractual hours

20

Basis

Part Time, Permanent

Region

Ayrshire

Package

Up to 40 days of annual leave, pro rata, 3 x salary life insurance, up to 10% employer pension contribution, excellent terms and conditions.

Job category/type

Service post

Date posted

08/05/2026

Job reference

REQ001619


Are you passionate about working with young people with additional support needs?

Do you want to make a difference to their lives?

Do you have relevant experience of working with them?

About Options Ayrshire

In addition to us having a short residential breaks service, our Out of School Club is based outside of Ayr within a building at Mosshill Industrial Estate.

We offer a safe, nurturing and explorative environment for young people to come and play either after school or on a Saturday morning that gives their families and/or carers a rest from their caring role. During that break, children enjoy a range of fun activities and experiences with our staff who specialise in taking care of children with additional support needs. In addition to this, we run a busy Easter and summer Holiday Activity Club which staff are encouraged to participate in also.

What we are looking for...

Working as part of the staff team you will ensure that the highest level of physical and emotional care is provided to the young people using the Out of School Club. Experience of working with this group of young people is highly desirable.

This post is for 20 hours per week, during term time (to include bank holidays and in-service days), with frequent opportunities to work additional hours if desired. Shifts are typically Tuesday – Friday, 2.30pm – 6.15pm, and 9.30am – 1.30pm on Saturdays. This post attracts a 5% unsocial hours allowance.

You will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council, and meet, or be prepared to gain, the qualifications requirements for this post which is at SCQF level 6 (for example, SVQ Level 3 or HNC).

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 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. Please click here to have a look at our Employee Benefits.

If you have any queries please e-mail: jobs@aberlour.org.uk

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.


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Applications to be returned by: Midnight on Sunday 24
th May 2026.

A Scottish Guarantee Co No: SC312912 Scottish Charity No. SC007991
Aberlour Children’s Charity
Location 

Prestwick

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£29,068 - £32,437 a year

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