About our Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) Service
Aberlour Child Care Trust is leading a Partnership of Highland Council, Barnardos Highland Services, Right There and Gateway to provide practical support care and integration to Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children.
The partnership provides support to Asylum-Seekers 16+yrs in all areas of life from house management, community relationships, education, financial management, activities and volunteering. Together we ensure the support improves the lives of young people using a rights-based trauma informed approach.
The Service is dispersed, with an office base in Inverness. Staff are required to provide support across the region – Inverness, Muir of Ord, Dingwall, Alness, Invergordon and Tain. Access to a vehicle and a driver’s license are essential to this role.
What we are looking for
We are seeking to recruit a Project Worker to join our established team. Funding is currently guaranteed until 31st March 2027 but we are extremely hopeful of funding being extended beyond this. The post requires some weekend work (there is a 3 week rota where staff undertake 1 weekend in 3). You will be expected to work between the hours of 8am and 8pm (working days are 3 x 10 hour shifts and 1 x 7.5 hour shift per week).
There is a need for flexibility to adapt to the needs of the service and young people however where staff are needed to work out with these hours, this would be discussed in advance.
The young people are looking for someone to join the team who is fun, caring and encouraging, providing them with varied and bespoke support to meet their needs; from learning how to manage a house and finances to taking part in activities and learning opportunities that enables them to build a sense of belonging.
Responsibilities
- Act as an allocated keyworker for specific young people and support them in daily life activities.
- Promote integration, meet cultural needs, encourage independent living skills and provide feelings of safety.
- Manage time within 8am–8pm schedule with 3×10 hour and 1×7.5 hour shifts per week, including a 1 weekend in 3 rota.
- Licenced driver with own vehicle to travel across the region (Inverness, Muir of Ord, Dingwall, Alness, Invergordon and Tain).
- Adapt communication to support young people whose first language is not English and help them build informal English learning.
- Liaise with partner agencies including health, education and social work to develop collaborative relationships.
Qualifications
- Relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above, or willingness to work towards this.
- Strong communication skills and ability to adapt to diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
- Commitment to a rights‑based, trauma‑informed approach to care.
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.
Application Information
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 – Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Closing Date for applications: Midnight on Monday 1st June 2026
Interviews expected to be held: Thursday 18th June 2026
A Scottish Guarantee Co No: SC312912 Scottish Charity No. SC007991
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