BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Who Cares? Scotland - ECPv6.18.3//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:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121 DTSTAMP:20261103T170841Z CREATED:20261103T170651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T170841Z UID:10001359-1793664000-1795219199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - East Lothian DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Worker – East Lothian \n17.5 hours per week \nPermanent \nTravel and some weekend work required \nSalary – £25\,354 – £30\,184 per annum (pro rata) \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 post holder will work directly with children and young people with experience of care\, in an individual relationship-based advocacy role\, and within participation and group activity across East Lothian. This unique role requires you to listen to what children and young people with experience of care say and support them to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard in the processes of making decisions about their lives.  You will also help facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities and create the conditions for collective advocacy. \nThe right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills\, both written and verbal\, adaptable to a wide range of contexts.  You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners.  You will be committed to children’s rights\, inclusive working\, equal opportunities\, and believe that all young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity. \nFlexibility will be required given the remit of the role. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary\, as will a full driving licence and access to 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. \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 Ray MacLean\, Advocacy and Participation Manager on rmaclean@whocaresscotland.org \nThe closing date for applications is 20 November 2026. \n\nApplication Form\n\n\nJob Spec\n\n\nEquality Monitoring Form URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-east-lothian/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Development-Officer-Shetland-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121 DTSTAMP:20261103T173108Z CREATED:20261103T173053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T173108Z UID:10001360-1793664000-1795219199@www.whocaresscotland.org SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - Edinburgh DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Worker – Edinburgh \n35 hours per week \nPermanent \nSalary £25\,354 – £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 unique role offers the opportunity to listen to and work directly with children and young people with experience of care\, in an individual relationship-based advocacy role\, and within participation and group activity across our South East region.   \nThe post-holder will be a key member of the Advocacy and Participation team\, supporting young people from across Edinburgh  to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard. In 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\, as well as assisting children and young people to prepare for them. In partnership with professionals\, carers\, and organisations\, you will help to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people by keeping detailed records of the work you undertake\, writing liaison reports\, and monitoring statistics.   \nAs a vital part of the work of Who Cares? Scotland\, your role will include facilitating group opportunities for and with children and young people within Edinburghl. This includes providing engagement and participation opportunities throughout the Who Cares? Scotland local and national network\, as well as meeting with care experienced children and young people to introduce the service in agreement with the local authority. Raising awareness of Who Cares? Scotland and its services with children\, young people\, professionals\, and carers you will also be responsible for facilitating training amongst care corporate parents.   \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 to a wide range of contexts.  Secure in making effective plans\, as well as evidencing your work\, you can prioritise and meet deadlines. You 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 change 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. You are also flexible\, given the remit of the role\, as some evening and weekend work will be necessary\, along with a full driving licence and access to 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.   \nThe successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland and working within the South East team 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 Ray MacLean Manager  of Advocacy and Participation\, on rmaclean@whocaresscotland.org. \njdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.  \nThe closing date for applications is 20 November 2026. \n \n Application Form\n \n \n Equality Monitoring Form\n \n \n Job Spec URL:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/event/advocacy-participation-worker-edinburgh/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Development-Officer-Shetland-6-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203 DTSTAMP:20261105T110918Z CREATED:20261104T093939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T110918Z UID:10001361-1793750400-1796255999@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 £25\,354 – £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 Wednesday 2 December 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-3/ CATEGORIES:Vacancy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Development-Officer-Shetland-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