Who Cares? Scotland is a voluntary organisation offering independent, rights-based advocacy support to young people in care, delivered by a committed team of 39 staff across mainland Scotland. Our broader policy and campaigning work is shaped by issues identified by young people.

We are looking to recruit sessional staff to work in different parts of the
Scottish mainland.

YOUNG PERSONS’ WORKERS – SESSIONAL

We can offer you the opportunity to work for an interesting and challenging
organisation if you:

•• enjoy working with children and young people and have experience of
working in community or residential settings

•• are motivated and work well on your own

•• have a good understanding of issues affecting children and young people
living in care

•• take a rights based, child-centred approach to working with children and
young people

•• have knowledge of advocacy and its principles.

Aiming to improve outcomes for young people, you will work as part of a team
providing advocacy support and carrying out consultation work with children
and young people looked after and accommodated. You will be qualified to HNC level or above with a qualification
relevant to working with young people. The work involves significant travel, as a
result, a full driving licence and own transport are essential.

As an organisation working with children and young people, we follow a rigorous selection procedure including Enhanced Disclosure Checks.