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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260501T095100Z CREATED:20260407T111009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T095100Z UID:10001339-1775520000-1782863999@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Youth Worker - 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/shetland-volunteer-youth-worker/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Inflatable-5k-Glasgow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260501T095058Z CREATED:20260424T132952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T095058Z UID:10001342-1775520000-1785455999@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Youth Worker - Clydebank 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-youth-worker-clydebank/ CATEGORIES:Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Inflatable-5k-Glasgow-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTSTAMP:20260417T141124Z CREATED:20260417T141058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T141124Z UID:10001340-1776384000-1778457599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Communities that Care Development 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/communities-that-care-development-officer-2/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Volunteer-Participation-Officer-33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTSTAMP:20260210T105507Z CREATED:20260210T100903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T105507Z UID:10001330-1779494400-1779580799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Edinburgh 5k/10k 2026 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/edinburgh-5-10k-2026/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Edinburgh-5k_10k.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260210T100101Z CREATED:20250123T104653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T100101Z UID:10000207-1779580800-1779667199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Edinburgh Marathon 2026 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/edinburgh-marathon/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Edinburgh-Half-Marathon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTSTAMP:20260210T105440Z CREATED:20260210T101541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T105440Z UID:10001331-1780704000-1780790399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Tough Mudder Scotland 2026 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/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fundraising-Events-Website-Images.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTSTAMP:20260210T100659Z CREATED:20250127T151341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T100659Z UID:10001276-1780790400-1780876799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Aberdeen Kiltwalk 2026 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/aberdeen-kiltwalk-2026/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Aberdeen-Kiltwalk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTSTAMP:20260709T102730Z CREATED:20260709T102508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T102730Z UID:10001345-1783641600-1787529599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Join the Empowered Voices Programme 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/empowered-voices-programme-2/ CATEGORIES:Members Event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EVP.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818 DTSTAMP:20260716T151230Z CREATED:20260715T104622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151230Z UID:10001344-1784073600-1787011199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Join the Lived Experience Advisory Group 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/lived-experience-advisory-group/ CATEGORIES:Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lived-experience-advisory-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260528T100845Z CREATED:20260525T093027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T100845Z UID:10001343-1784984400-1784998800@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Summer Festival 2026: Who Cares 2 Party? 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/summer-festival-2026/ CATEGORIES:Members Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Who-Cares-Scotland-x-The-Education-Children-and-Young-People-Committee.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTSTAMP:20260807T150441Z CREATED:20260423T150408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T150441Z UID:10001341-1786060800-1788134399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Communities that Care Development Officer - Edinburgh 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/communities-that-care-development-officer-edinburgh/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DO-Officer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTSTAMP:20260807T164438Z CREATED:20260807T164334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T164438Z UID:10001347-1786060800-1788134399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker x2 - Edinburgh 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-x2-edinburgh/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DO-Officer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20260210T100559Z CREATED:20250127T201835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T100559Z UID:10001279-1786838400-1786924799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Dundee Kiltwalk 2026 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/dundee-kiltwalk-2026/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dundee-Kiltwalk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20260211T155006Z CREATED:20260210T102321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T155006Z UID:10001332-1786838400-1786924799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Scottish 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/scottish-10k-2026/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Scottish-run-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20260211T154916Z CREATED:20260210T105743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T154916Z UID:10001334-1786838400-1786924799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Scottish 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/scottish-half-marathon-26/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Scottish-run-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTSTAMP:20260908T135520Z CREATED:20260805T151652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T135520Z UID:10001346-1788825600-1791158399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - Orkney 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-orkney/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DO-Officer-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20260210T100338Z CREATED:20250127T220941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T100338Z UID:10001281-1789257600-1789343999@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2026 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/edinburgh-kiltwalk-2026/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Edinburgh-Kiltwalk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260922T084404Z CREATED:20260917T150004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T084404Z UID:10001350-1789603200-1790553599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Head of People & Culture 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/head-of-people-culture/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DO-Officer-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTSTAMP:20260930T094559Z CREATED:20260917T133139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T094559Z UID:10001349-1789603200-1792367999@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Campaigns 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/campaigns-officer-2/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DO-Officer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20261002T133200Z CREATED:20261002T133057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T133200Z UID:10001353-1790899200-1793577599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - Dundee 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-dundee/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DO-Officer-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20261002T134719Z CREATED:20261002T134617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T134719Z UID:10001354-1790899200-1793577599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - Western Isles 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-western-isles-2/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DO-Officer-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTSTAMP:20260211T144053Z CREATED:20260210T103123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T144053Z UID:10001333-1791072000-1791158399@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Great Scottish Run 2026 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/great-scottish-run/ CATEGORIES:Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AJ-Bell-Great-Scottish-Run-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTSTAMP:20261006T150336Z CREATED:20261006T150153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T150336Z UID:10001355-1791244800-1793577599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation 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/advocacy-participation-manager/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DO-Officer-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261118T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261118T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T154420Z CREATED:20260929T153648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T154420Z UID:10001351-1794996000-1795003200@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Collaborative Themed Learning session - Health and Wellbeing - 1 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/collaborative-themed-learning-session-health-and-wellbeing/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Collaborative-Themed-Learning-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261124T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T154329Z CREATED:20260929T154159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T154329Z UID:10001352-1795514400-1795521600@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Collaborative Themed Learning session - Health and Wellbeing - 2 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/collaborative-themed-learning-session-health-and-wellbeing-2/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Collaborative-Themed-Learning-Event.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR