BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Who Cares? Scotland - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Who Cares? Scotland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Who Cares? Scotland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726 DTSTAMP:20250722T132427Z CREATED:20250703T134417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T132427Z UID:10001309-1751500800-1753487999@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Fundraising and Partnerships Manager DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/fundraising-and-partnerships-manager/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250717 DTSTAMP:20250630T164443Z CREATED:20250630T164316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T164443Z UID:10001308-1751241600-1752710399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy and Participation Worker - North East DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-and-participation-worker-north-east-2/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719 DTSTAMP:20250627T153959Z CREATED:20250627T153752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T153959Z UID:10001307-1750982400-1752883199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer and Participation Officer DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/volunteer-and-participation-officer/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Volunteer-Participation-Officer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721 DTSTAMP:20250710T140342Z CREATED:20250626T163621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T140342Z UID:10001306-1750896000-1753055999@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - South West DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-south-west/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608 DTSTAMP:20250127T192341Z CREATED:20250127T180212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T192341Z UID:10001277-1749254400-1749340799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Tough Mudder Scotland 2025 DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/tough-mudder-scotland-25/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tough-Mudder-Scotland.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526 DTSTAMP:20250123T234315Z CREATED:20250123T145716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T234315Z UID:10001153-1748044800-1748217599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:160ft Bungee Jump DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/160ft-bungee-jump-may-2025/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bungee-Jump.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525 DTSTAMP:20250123T224817Z CREATED:20250123T214617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T224817Z UID:10001275-1748044800-1748131199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:2025 Edinburgh Half Marathon DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/2025-edinburgh-half-marathon/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Edinburgh-Half-Marathon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525 DTSTAMP:20250123T224400Z CREATED:20250123T103657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T224400Z UID:10000206-1748044800-1748131199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:2025 Edinburgh 5k/10k DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/2025-edinburgh-5k-10k/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Edinburgh-5k10k.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617 DTSTAMP:20250520T075021Z CREATED:20250519T092214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T075021Z UID:10001303-1747612800-1750118399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Development Officer - Shetland DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/development-officer-shetland-2/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Development-Officer-Shetland-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617 DTSTAMP:20250416T092122Z CREATED:20250331T112713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T092122Z UID:10001297-1744761600-1750118399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:East Lothian Group Work Support Volunteers DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/group-volunteer-east-lothian/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/HR-Website-Graphics-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTSTAMP:20250502T092202Z CREATED:20250416T144351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T092202Z UID:10001299-1744761600-1747007999@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Evidence and Impact Officer DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/evidence-and-impact-officer/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Evidence-and-Impact-Officer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTSTAMP:20250416T143306Z CREATED:20250416T142359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T143306Z UID:10001300-1744761600-1746403199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy and Participation Worker DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/APW-East-Lothian.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250331T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250331T120000 DTSTAMP:20250319T155251Z CREATED:20250319T155251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T155251Z UID:10001296-1743415200-1743422400@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:A Themed Learning Event - Experience of Services DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/a-themed-learning-event-experience-of-services/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Themed-Event-Services.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331 DTSTAMP:20250320T132330Z CREATED:20240426T121741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T132330Z UID:10001195-1743292800-1743379199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:People & Culture Officer DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/people-and-culture-officer/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250326T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250326T183000 DTSTAMP:20250129T165020Z CREATED:20250108T095943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T165020Z UID:10001293-1743004800-1743013800@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:East Lothian Champions Board 16+ DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/east-lothian-champions-board-16plus-2/2025-03-26/ LOCATION:Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh\, EH21 6UU CATEGORIES:Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/214.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTSTAMP:20250228T145517Z CREATED:20250228T145517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T145517Z UID:10001295-1742688000-1742774399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - Stirling/Seamab DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-west-central/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/HR-Website-Graphics-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTSTAMP:20250228T145530Z CREATED:20240911T083454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T145530Z UID:10001267-1742688000-1742774399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - West Central DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/apw-clackmannanshire/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/HR-Website-Graphics-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTSTAMP:20250228T145526Z CREATED:20240910T154237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T145526Z UID:10001266-1742688000-1742774399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - West Central (Maternity Cover) DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-west-central-maternity/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/HR-Website-Graphics-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTSTAMP:20250519T121126Z CREATED:20240402T160757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T121126Z UID:10001174-1742688000-1742774399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Development Officer - Shetland DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/development-officer-shetland/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Development-Officer-Shetland-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250319T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250319T180000 DTSTAMP:20250129T164557Z CREATED:20250129T164326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T164557Z UID:10001288-1742401800-1742407200@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:East Lothian Champions Board S1-S4 DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/east-lothian-champions-board-s1-s4-2/2025-03-19/ LOCATION:The Gatehouse\, Musselburgh\, EH21 7JY CATEGORIES:Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/215.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T183000 DTSTAMP:20250129T165020Z CREATED:20250108T095943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T165020Z UID:10001292-1741795200-1741804200@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:East Lothian Champions Board 16+ DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/east-lothian-champions-board-16plus-2/2025-03-12/ LOCATION:Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh\, EH21 6UU CATEGORIES:Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/214.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250305T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250305T180000 DTSTAMP:20250129T164557Z CREATED:20250129T164326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T164557Z UID:10001287-1741192200-1741197600@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:East Lothian Champions Board S1-S4 DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/east-lothian-champions-board-s1-s4-2/2025-03-05/ LOCATION:The Gatehouse\, Musselburgh\, EH21 7JY CATEGORIES:Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/215.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T183000 DTSTAMP:20250129T165020Z CREATED:20250108T095943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T165020Z UID:10001291-1740585600-1740594600@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:East Lothian Champions Board 16+ DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/east-lothian-champions-board-16plus-2/2025-02-26/ LOCATION:Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh\, EH21 6UU CATEGORIES:Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/214.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250225T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250225T120000 DTSTAMP:20250212T113836Z CREATED:20241216T121956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T113836Z UID:10001274-1740477600-1740484800@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:A Themed Learning Event - Health DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/a-themed-learning-event-health/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Themed-Event-Health-Website-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250222 DTSTAMP:20250206T163108Z CREATED:20250206T161824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T163108Z UID:10001294-1740096000-1740182399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Care Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/care-day-2025/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Care-Day-Lighting-Up-2016.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250219T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T180000 DTSTAMP:20250129T164557Z CREATED:20250129T164326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T164557Z UID:10001286-1739982600-1739988000@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:East Lothian Champions Board S1-S4 DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/east-lothian-champions-board-s1-s4-2/2025-02-19/ LOCATION:The Gatehouse\, Musselburgh\, EH21 7JY CATEGORIES:Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/215.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250214 DTSTAMP:20250206T162227Z CREATED:20240208T125812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T162227Z UID:10001165-1739404800-1739491199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy and Participation Worker - North East DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-and-participation-worker-north-east/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/HR-Website-Graphics-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250212T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250212T183000 DTSTAMP:20250129T165020Z CREATED:20250108T095943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T165020Z UID:10001290-1739376000-1739385000@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:East Lothian Champions Board 16+ DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/east-lothian-champions-board-16plus-2/2025-02-12/ LOCATION:Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh\, EH21 6UU CATEGORIES:Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/214.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250205T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250205T180000 DTSTAMP:20250129T164557Z CREATED:20250129T164326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T164557Z UID:10001285-1738773000-1738778400@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:East Lothian Champions Board S1-S4 DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/east-lothian-champions-board-s1-s4-2/2025-02-05/ LOCATION:The Gatehouse\, Musselburgh\, EH21 7JY CATEGORIES:Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/215.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250129T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250129T183000 DTSTAMP:20250129T165020Z CREATED:20250108T095943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T165020Z UID:10001289-1738166400-1738175400@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:East Lothian Champions Board 16+ DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Manager – South East 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £35\,175 – £41\,383 per annum \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our mission is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland and we currently have over 3000 Care Experienced members.    At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced children and young people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual relationship-based independent advocacy and a broad range of imaginative participatory opportunity for Care Experienced young people across Scotland; we work alongside corporate parents and communities of all sorts to broaden understanding; we work with policy makers\, leaders and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy and practice on the basis of all that can be learnt from the voices of those with experience of care – working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. The Advocacy and Participation Manager will oversee the development of our independent advocacy services\, including our lifelong advocacy offering\, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people through participation opportunities.    Contributing to Who Cares? Scotland’s leadership team and sharing the learning of this work positively and proactively across the organization\, this APM role will provide a robust evidence base to support the evolvement of this work nationally.    The right candidate will therefore be capable of forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds\, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, and be adaptable to a wide range of contexts. With experience managing budgets and performance targets\, as well as reporting internally and to key stakeholders\, you will also be skilled at supervising and supporting the work of staff and volunteers.  Some travel\, as well as some evening and weekend work\, is required due to the remit of the post.  You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, and equal opportunities. You believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.   For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \n \n \n \n The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Application Form\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/east-lothian-champions-board-16plus-2/2025-01-29/ LOCATION:Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh\, EH21 6UU CATEGORIES:Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/214.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR