BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Who Cares? Scotland - ECPv6.17.4.1//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:20260816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20260211T155006Z CREATED:20260210T102321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T155006Z UID:10001332-1786838400-1786924799@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Scottish 10k DESCRIPTION:The Scottish 10K is the ultimate running experience combining fast\, flat routes with a stunning view of East Lothian’s Golf Coast – come and be a part of it! \nThe route is seriously flat & rapid – if you want to set a personal best for a half marathon\, then this is the event for you. Starting just outside Edinburgh\, you run along the magnificent East Lothian Golf Coast before finishing in the final furlong at Musselburgh Racecourse\, Scotland’s oldest racecourse. The Scottish 10K is Scotland’s newest 10K and a fantastic opportunity to grab that elusive PB! \nIf you’ve never run before\, or this will be your 100th running event\, you can’t afford to miss out on what is going to be the ‘must-do’ running event. It’s fresh and it’s exciting – give it a go and set your challenge today! \nThank you for choosing to fundraise for Who Cares? Scotland – we are incredibly grateful for your support. \nTo help ensure that funds raised go directly to our work supporting Care Experienced people\, we kindly ask that fundraisers cover the cost of the event entry fee in the first instance. This avoids the organisation being out of pocket if the funds raised do not cover the cost of the entry fee. \nIf you raise more than the cost of your entry fee\, we’ll be happy to look at reimbursing this\, subject to approval and available funds. \nIf you have any questions about this policy or would like to discuss your fundraising plans\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at fundraising@whocaresscotland.org.uk. We’re here to support you every step of the way. \n\nSign Up Now! 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:Get ready for the ultimate running event\, with the combination of flat roads and the most stunning views of the East Lothian Coast\, what are you waiting for?   \nThe Scottish Half Marathon is seriously smooth & rapid – which is great for charity runners and those new to marathon running\, but also a perfect event for those seasoned marathon runners looking to set a new personal best. \nThe Scottish half marathon kicks off on the outskirts of Edinburgh and takes you along the most magnificent paths along the East Lothian Golf Coast. The Marathon finish line sits in Scotland’s Oldest Racecourse. \nThank you for choosing to fundraise for Who Cares? Scotland – we are incredibly grateful for your support. \nTo help ensure that funds raised go directly to our work supporting Care Experienced people\, we kindly ask that fundraisers cover the cost of the event entry fee in the first instance. This avoids the organisation being out of pocket if the funds raised do not cover the cost of the entry fee. \nIf you raise more than the cost of your entry fee\, we’ll be happy to look at reimbursing this\, subject to approval and available funds. \nIf you have any questions about this policy or would like to discuss your fundraising plans\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at fundraising@whocaresscotland.org.uk. We’re here to support you every step of the way. \n\nRegister Now 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 Worker – Orkney \n35 hours per week \nPermanent \nTravel and some weekend work required  \nSalary – £25\,354 – £30\,184 per annum \n(please note successful candidates will normally be appointed at the beginning of the advertised salary scale) \nWho Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our strategic vision is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland.   \nAt the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual lifelong relationship-based independent advocacy and a range of local and national participatory and engagement opportunities for Care Experienced people across Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and communities to broaden understanding and create change. We work with policy makers\, leaders\, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy\, and practice\, working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.   \nThe Advocacy and Participation Worker will provide independent advocacy supports to all of Orkney’s children and young people\, including children who are identified as being vulnerable\, children who are involved in complex decision-making processes (including both formal and informal processes)\, looked after children (including those who have been formerly looked after)\, children subject to child protection and child in need processes.    \nThe Advocacy and Participation Worker will provide independent advocacy support to children and young people to help amplify their voices and share their views\, especially within decision-making forums.       \nAdvocacy and Participation Workers will also inform children and young people about their rights\, ensuring that rights are upheld and respected by others.   \nAt the heart of the advocacy relationship is trust – built through transparent\, honest\, accountable and reliable interactions between the child and their Advocacy and Participation Worker.  Skilled at developing positive relationships with children and young people\, you will place young people at the heart of everything you do.   \nAs the Advocacy & Participation Worker\, you will also help facilitate participatory opportunities via the Young Persons collective group.  The group brings young people together\, allowing them to develop confidence\, a sense of belonging\, and the opportunity to identify common issues. You will help ensure the collective voice of the group is heard by Corporate Parents via the Promise Board.  \nWhile we would welcome the knowledge gathered through relevant qualifications\, we are just as interested in relevant work experience. We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.   \nThe successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland at an exciting time\, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power\, individually and collectively – bringing with them insight\, challenge\, hope and change.  \nIf this sounds like the role for you\, we would love to hear from you. To arrange an informal conversation about this opportunity\, please contact Leanne Murdoch\, Advocacy and Participation Manager on lmurdoch@whocaresscotland.org  \nThe closing date for applications is 4 October 2026. \n  \n \n Application Form\n \n \n Job Spec\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:The Kiltwalk is Scotland’s largest mass participation walking event where thousands of people walk together to raise funds for hundreds of different charities. \nIf you choose to walk in Edinburgh on the 13th Septmber\, you will have a choice of 3 distances\, either: \nThe Wee Wander – 5 miles \nThe Big Stroll – 11 miles \nor The Mighty Stride – 20 miles \nWill you join us in #SteppingUp? \nBy taking part in the Kiltwalk on behalf of Who Cares? Scotland\, the money you raise will help make a difference to the lives of Care Experienced children\, young people and adults all over Scotland. \n \n Sign Up Now\n \nThe event costs between £13 – £20 depending on the distance walked. \nThank you for choosing to fundraise for Who Cares? Scotland – we are incredibly grateful for your support. \nTo help ensure that funds raised go directly to our work supporting Care Experienced people\, we kindly ask that fundraisers cover the cost of the event entry fee in the first instance. This avoids the organisation being out of pocket if the funds raised do not cover the cost of the entry fee. \nIf you raise more than the cost of your entry fee\, we’ll be happy to look at reimbursing this\, subject to approval and available funds. \nIf you have any questions about this policy or would like to discuss your fundraising plans\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at fundraising@whocaresscotland.org.uk. We’re here to support you every step of the way. \nThank you again for supporting Who Cares? Scotland. \nhttps://vimeo.com/791193047 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:20260917T150058Z CREATED:20260917T150004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T150058Z UID:10001350-1789603200-1790553599@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Head of People & Culture DESCRIPTION:Head of People & Culture \nGlasgow/Hybrid \n35 hours per week  \nPermanent \nSalary £47\,782 – £52\,560 per annum \nWho 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.    \nAt 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.   \n  \nAbout the role  \nWho Cares? Scotland is looking for an experienced and committed Head of People & Culture to lead and deliver our People & Culture function.   \nThis is a hands-on\, generalist HR leadership role with responsibility for the full employee lifecycle and the continuous improvement of people practices across the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Executive and managing the People & Culture Officer\, you will provide practical advice and support to managers and colleagues while ensuring our people policies\, processes and systems are effective\, consistent\, inclusive and legally compliant.   \nYou will be the first point of contact for managers on a wide range of people matters and will play a key role in building management capability across the organisation. The role covers recruitment and onboarding\, employee relations\, performance and absence management\, learning and development\, wellbeing\, equality and inclusion\, payroll coordination\, people data and reporting\, and day-to-day HR operations.  \nYou will also identify opportunities to improve how we work\, enhance employee engagement and ensure our approach to People & Culture continues to reflect the values\, purpose and ambitions of Who Cares? Scotland.   \nAbout you  \nYou will be an experienced HR professional with substantial generalist experience and a practical understanding of the full range of people issues that arise within an organisation.  \nYou will have a confident understanding of UK employment legislation and experience advising managers on employee relations matters\, performance management\, recruitment\, policy development and workplace wellbeing. You will be comfortable managing sensitive and sometimes challenging situations\, providing clear\, balanced and pragmatic advice.   \nYou will be highly organised\, solutions-focused and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy\, professionalism and confidentiality. Most importantly\, you will be approachable and capable of building trusted relationships with colleagues at every level of the organisation.  \nWhy join us?  \nThis is an opportunity to lead a People & Culture function within an organisation with a clear social purpose. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to the working lives of colleagues across Who Cares? Scotland\, while ensuring managers have the advice and support they need to lead their teams effectively.   \nThe role offers variety\, responsibility\, autonomy and the opportunity to shape and continuously improve how we support our people.   \nHow to apply  \nPlease submit your CV and supporting statement to jobs@whocaresscotland.org explaining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the requirements of the role. \nWe particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of care and from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation. Who Cares? Scotland is committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process\, please let us know.   \nClosing date for applications is Sunday 27 September 2026.  \nInterviews are anticipated to take place Tuesday 6 October 2026.   \n \n Job Spec\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:20260917T133428Z CREATED:20260917T133139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T133428Z UID:10001349-1789603200-1792367999@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Campaigns Officer DESCRIPTION:Campaigns Officer \n35 hours per week \nPermanent \nTravel and some weekend work required  \nSalary – £25\,354 – £30\,184 per annum \nWho Cares? Scotland is Scotland’s only national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced people. Our strategic vision is to secure a lifetime of equality\, respect\, and love for Care Experienced people in Scotland.   \nAt the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people\, and the power of their voices to bring about positive change. We provide individual lifelong relationship-based independent advocacy and a range of local and national participatory and engagement opportunities for Care Experienced people across Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and communities to broaden understanding and create change. We work with policy makers\, leaders\, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape law\, policy\, and practice\, working together to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change. \nThis role will contribute to this aspiration through supporting the delivery of a policy and public affairs influencing programme supported by members from across the country. The overarching purpose of this role is to develop our local and national work to influence elected representatives from across Scotland’s political parties in a way that is shaped directly and indirectly by the lived reality of the Care Experienced population in Scotland.  \nThe successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland at an exciting time\, when the voices of those who are in or have experienced care are growing in power\, individually and collectively – bringing with them insight\, challenge\, hope and change.  \nIf this sounds like the role for you\, we would love to hear from you.  \nWe welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.   \nClosing date for applications is Sunday 18 October 2026. \nInterviews are expected to take place at our National Office on 26 & 27 October 2026\, with Stage 2 interviews scheduled for the evening of 3 November 2026 with our members. \n \n Application Form\n \n \n Job Spec\n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-orkney-2/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DO-Officer-3.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:With a city centre start and finish\, the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture\, green spaces\, history\, music\, strength\, spirit and\, of course\, great people\, personality and humour. \nThe city always delivers on the support front too\, with crowds of locals turning out each year to cheer and high-five from beginning to end. Plus\, there are medals\, finisher t-shirts and bragging rights for all! \nTake part either by competing in the 10K or the Half Marathon.  \nThank you for choosing to fundraise for Who Cares? Scotland – we are incredibly grateful for your support. \nTo help ensure that funds raised go directly to our work supporting Care Experienced people\, we kindly ask that fundraisers cover the cost of the event entry fee in the first instance. This avoids the organisation being out of pocket if the funds raised do not cover the cost of the entry fee. \nIf you raise more than the cost of your entry fee\, we’ll be happy to look at reimbursing this\, subject to approval and available funds. \nIf you have any questions about this policy or would like to discuss your fundraising plans\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at fundraising@whocaresscotland.org.uk. We’re here to support you every step of the way. \n \n Sign Up for the 10K\n \n \n Sign Up for the Half Marathon 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 END:VCALENDAR