Current Vacancies 

Registered Manager - Day Care of Children (Playscheme) Service - Aberdeen  
 

We’re hiring a Registered Manager (P/T) for our Aberdeen Playscheme – a one-of-a-kind, neurodiverse-specific service supporting autistic and neurodivergent children and families.

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📍 Location: Carnie Drive, Aberdeen
💰 Salary: £29,997 – £35,996 (pro-rata)
🕒 Hours: 24/week (mainly weekends, flexible weekdays)
📅 Apply by: Wed 30th April @ 12 noon

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💫 What Makes This Role Different?
We’ve flipped the script to build a leadership role that actually fits real life.

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✅ Work every Sat & Sun (3 out of 4 weekends)
✅ 8 flexible hours during the week (home-based)
✅ Every 4th week = Mon–Fri blend of remote + in-person

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👉 Prefer a job share? Let’s talk – 12 hours/week each might work too!

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🌈 Why You’ll Love It Here
✨ You’ll lead a growing, innovative neurodiverse service
✨ You’ll have the autonomy to shape how we work
✨ You’ll be heard, valued & supported
✨ You’ll join a team that truly cares – about our staff and our families

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👀 We’re Looking For:
✔️ A qualified children’s daycare manager (SSSC-registered or eligible)
✔️ A values-driven leader who loves flexibility
✔️ Someone ready to make big impact with part-time hours

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📩 How to Apply: Send your CV + a 500-word cover letter to:
📧 jobs@a-nd.org.uk (FAO Shona Howie)

📞 Want a chat before applying? Call the office and ask for Shona for a confidential conversation.

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Closing Date: 12 noon, Wednesday 30th April 2025 

Interview Date: Thursday 8th or Thursday 15th May 2025

Highland & Moray - Neurodiversity Support Workers (NDSW) 
 

📍 Location: A-ND Highland, Dingwall or Moray, Fochabers 

💼 Roles Available: Sessional, Part-Time & Full-Time

💰 Salary: £25,529.40 per annum FTE (£13.09 per hour) + sleepover allowances  

 

About the Role:

As part of our new Highlands service, you will provide crucial support to neurodiverse children, young people, some adults and their families. This is your chance to engage in meaningful work that directly impacts lives within a supportive and dynamic environment.

 

What We Offer:  

- Competitive salary and flexible shift patterns  

- A strong, collaborative team environment  

- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities  

 

Key Activities Include:  

- Breakfast Club and After-School Support  

- Playscheme and club Support 

- Stay and Play Sessions  

- Home Care within a 15-mile radius of Dingwall  

 

Apply Now:  

Ready to make a lasting impact? Submit your CV and cover letter. For more details, check out the full job spec attached!

 

Contact Us: 

For inquiries, contact jobs@a-nd.org.uk or 01224 277900

 

Join A-ND and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference. Your journey to helping the neurodiverse community in the Highlands starts here!

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Closing Date: Open until we find the right team.

Interview Date: TBC, in person, in Dingwall. 

Highlands (Dingwall)  - Team Leader
 

Location: 9-10 Bridgend Business Park, Bridgend Road, Dingwall, IV15 9SL  

Hours: Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week) or Part-Time Considered. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends between 6 AM & midnight.  

Salary: £26,380 - £28,507 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications  

Closing Date for Applications: Open until we find the right person  

 

Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland (A-ND) is seeking a motivated and skilled Team Leader to join our dynamic team in the Highlands. This pivotal role involves supervising and delivering direct support to autistic and neurodivergent children and adults, contributing significantly to the management and future shaping of our services.

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise a team of Support Workers.

• Deliver direct support with a 40/60 split role between management and direct service.

• Coordinate high-quality operational activities in line with strategic objectives.

• Represent A-ND and its services professionally to stakeholders and partners.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, national care standards, and legislation.

 

Requirements:

• Essential: SVQ 3 in Children and Young People or Health and Social Care, or equivalent (or willingness to achieve). Valid driving license.

• Desirable: SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care or Leadership, Autism-specific qualifications, and experience in Makaton, SCM, or PECS.

• Strong leadership skills, excellent understanding of autism and neurodiversity, and effective team supervision capabilities.

 

Benefits:

• Opportunity for career progression and professional development.

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

 

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role, to jobs@a-nd.org.uk 

 

Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland is committed to providing automatic interviews to neurodivergent applicants and fostering an inclusive recruitment process who meet the essential criteria. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we support!