Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s leading provider of
independent advocacy for children and young people who are
looked after away from home.
YOUNG PERSONS’ WORKER – Moray & Highland - 17.5hrs per
week
SCP 23-31, £20,388 - £26,333 (pro-rata)
Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s leading national advocacy
organisation working with children & young people in care in
Scotland. We are looking for a “Young Persons’ Worker” to
work for a dynamic and influential organisation that has
been working to give young people in care a voice for over
30 years.
Working in Highland and Moray you will aim to improve
outcomes for children and young people looked after by Moray
and Highland Councils. Working with and for children and
young people looked after away from home, you will provide
advocacy, support, advice and consultation
As well as working closely with Moray and Highland Councils’
and other partners you will be part of one of Who Cares?
Scotland’s regional teams. Suitable experience working with
young people is essential. You must hold a minimum
qualification of HNC Social Care or other relevant
qualification. Applications from individuals with experience
of being in care are welcomed. The post involves significant
travel; therefore a full driving licence and own transport
are essential.
As well as a competitive salary we offer good conditions of
employment, including a pension, plus regular training,
support, supervision and professional development
opportunities.
So if you:
• Have experience of working directly with children and
young people
• Have a good understanding of issues affecting young people
in care
• Have knowledge of advocacy and its principles
Get in touch with us.
As an organisation working with children and young people,
we follow a
rigorous recruitment and selection procedure including
Enhanced Disclosure checks.
Application packs: call 0141 226 4441
Application packs can also be downloaded
or email:
jobs@whocaresscotland.org
Closing date: 12th February 2010
Interviews: Being held on Friday 19th February 2010 in
Inverness
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