BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Who Cares? Scotland - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTSTAMP:20260930T094559Z CREATED:20260917T133139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T094559Z 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\nApplication Form\n\n\nJob Spec\n\n\nEquality 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 Worker – Dundee \n35 hours per week \nFixed Term to 31st March 2027 with likely year on year extension given from the local authority \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 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. \nThis role offers the opportunity to work directly with children and young people with experience of care in a variety of settings including at home\, in residential care\, kinship care or secure care.  The Advocacy & Participation Worker will provide individual relationship-based advocacy support and will be a key member of the Advocacy and Participation team\, supporting young people across the Dundee area to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard.  \nIn this role you will have the opportunity to provide independent advocacy and participation opportunities for children and young people who are looked after\, Care Experienced\, or subject to formal processes and structures. The role will see you actively participating in child’s plan meetings\, children’s hearings\, and other formal processes.  In partnership with professionals\, carers\, and organisations\, you will help to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.     \nThe role will also include facilitating group opportunities for and with children and young people within the Dundee area. This includes providing engagement and participation opportunities\, throughout the Who Cares? Scotland local and national networks.   \nThe post holder will raise awareness of Who Cares? Scotland and its services to children\, young people\, professionals\, third sector partners and carers.  You will also help facilitate training to Dundee’s Corporate Parents alongside our national Corporate Parenting team.   \nThe right candidate for this post will be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and have good interpersonal skills. You will feel confident communicating with individuals and groups\, both in writing and verbally\, and be able to adapt your approach to a wide range of contexts.  Secure in making effective plans\, as well as evidencing your work\, you will prioritize and meet deadlines. You will take enjoyment from working collaboratively with partners\, believing in equal opportunities and inclusive working. Committed to children’s rights\, you are someone who knows that all young people can make transformative changes happen in their lives if given the opportunity. You can demonstrate knowledge of the current structure\, developments\, policy\, and practice in relation to children and young people experiencing care in Scotland.   \nYou will be flexible in your approach\, be able to work occasional evening and weekends (with prior agreement)\, and have a full driving license\, and access to own transport.   \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.   \nIf this sounds like the role for you\, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Leanne Murdoch\, Advocacy and Participation Manager lmurdoch@whocaresscotland.org. \n  \nThe closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n Application Form\n \n \n Job Spec\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 Worker – Western Isles \n35 hours per week \nPermanenet \nTravel and some weekend work required  \nSalary £24\,147 – £30\,184 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. \nThis role offers the opportunity to work directly with children and young people with experience of care.  The Advocacy & Participation Worker will provide individual relationship-based advocacy support and will be a key member of the Advocacy and Participation team\, supporting young people from across the Western Isles to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard.   \nIn this role you will have the opportunity to provide independent advocacy\, children’s rights\, and participation opportunities for children and young people who are looked after\, Care Experienced\, or subject to formal processes and structures. The role will see you actively participating in child’s plan meetings\, children’s hearings\, and other formal processes.  In partnership with professionals\, carers\, and organisations\, you will help to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.     \nThe role will also include facilitating group opportunities for and with children and young people\, including providing engagement and participation opportunities\, both locally and nationally.   \nThe post holder will raise awareness of Who Cares? Scotland and its services to children\, young people\, professionals\, third sector partners and carers.    \nThe right candidate for this post will be able to form positive relationships with children and young people and have good interpersonal skills. You will feel confident communicating with individuals and groups\, both in writing and verbally\, and be able to adapt your approach to a wide range of contexts.  Secure in making effective plans\, as well as evidencing your work\, you will prioritize and meet deadlines. You will take enjoyment from working collaboratively with partners\, believing in equal opportunities and inclusive working. Committed to children’s rights\, you are someone who knows that all young people can make transformative changes happen in their lives if given the opportunity. You will have demonstrable knowledge of the current structures\, developments\, policy\, and practice in relation to children and young people experiencing care in Scotland.   \nYou will be flexible in your approach\, be able to work occasional evening and weekends (with prior agreement)\, and have a full driving license\, access to own transport and business insurance.   \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.   \nIf this sounds like the role for you\, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Leanne Murdoch\, our Advocacy and Participation Manager at lmurdoch@whocaresscotland.org.  \nThe closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n Application Form\n \n \n Job Spec\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: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 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 \n35 hours per week \nPermanent \nSalary £35\,175 – £41\,383 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. \nThe 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.    \nContributing 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.    \nThe 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.  \nYou 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.   \nFor an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Caroline Richardson\, Director of Advocacy and Participation at crichardson@whocaresscotland.org.  \nThe closing date for applications is Sunday 1 November 2026. \n \n Application Form\n \n \n Job Spec\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:This year\, our collaborative learning events will focus on health\, exploring the key advocacy issues affecting the Care Experienced community in relation to their health and wellbeing. This session will help you to better understand the challenges Care Experienced individuals may face\, as well as the barriers they can encounter when accessing support and services and inspire you on your journey as a supportive Corporate Parent. \nWe will utilise breakout rooms in this session to provide space for discussion\, and allow you to collaborate with your fellow Corporate Parents. \n—————————— \nThe Education & Engagement Team are funded by Scottish Government to provide support and learning sessions to Corporate Parents. Therefore this event if free for anyone working for one of the 26 Corporate Parents named in legislation. If you do not work for a named Corporate Parent but work in a sector that is closely connected to caring for and supporting people with care experience\, you are still more than welcome to attend this event. We just ask that you select the ‘non Corporate Parent organisation’ option to pay the small fee of £10 to help support the work that we do and to help us achieve our vision for: A lifetime of equality\, respect and love for Care Experienced people. \n \n Register Here!\n \nTo find out more: \nContact the Education & Engagement Team at corporateparenting@whocaresscotland.org 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:This year\, our collaborative learning events will focus on health\, exploring the key advocacy issues affecting the Care Experienced community in relation to their health and wellbeing. This session will help you to better understand the challenges Care Experienced individuals may face\, as well as the barriers they can encounter when accessing support and services and inspire you on your journey as a supportive Corporate Parent. \nWe will utilise breakout rooms in this session to provide space for discussion\, and allow you to collaborate with your fellow Corporate Parents. \n—————————— \nThe Education & Engagement Team are funded by Scottish Government to provide support and learning sessions to Corporate Parents. Therefore this event if free for anyone working for one of the 26 Corporate Parents named in legislation. If you do not work for a named Corporate Parent but work in a sector that is closely connected to caring for and supporting people with care experience\, you are still more than welcome to attend this event. We just ask that you select the ‘non Corporate Parent organisation’ option to pay the small fee of £10 to help support the work that we do and to help us achieve our vision for: A lifetime of equality\, respect and love for Care Experienced people. \n \n Register Here!\n \nTo find out more: \nContact the Education & Engagement Team at corporateparenting@whocaresscotland.org 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