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SUMMARY:Join the Empowered Voices Programme
DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Worker x2 – Edinburgh 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £25\,354 – £30\,184 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. This 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.   The 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.   As 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.   The 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.   While 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.   The 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.  If 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. jdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 August 2026. Interviews TBC. 								\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
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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 Worker x2 – Edinburgh 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £25\,354 – £30\,184 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. This 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.   The 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.   As 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.   The 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.   While 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.   The 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.  If 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. jdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 August 2026. Interviews TBC. 								\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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260805T151652Z
CREATED:20260805T151652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T151652Z
UID:10001346-1785888000-1788220799@www.whocaresscotland.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy & Participation Worker - Orkney
DESCRIPTION:Advocacy and Participation Worker x2 – Edinburgh 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £25\,354 – £30\,184 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. This 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.   The 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.   As 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.   The 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.   While 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.   The 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.  If 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. jdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 August 2026. Interviews TBC. 								\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
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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 Worker x2 – Edinburgh 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £25\,354 – £30\,184 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. This 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.   The 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.   As 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.   The 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.   While 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.   The 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.  If 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. jdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 August 2026. Interviews TBC. 								\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
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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 Worker x2 – Edinburgh 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £25\,354 – £30\,184 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. This 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.   The 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.   As 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.   The 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.   While 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.   The 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.  If 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. jdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 August 2026. Interviews TBC. 								\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
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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 Worker x2 – Edinburgh 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £25\,354 – £30\,184 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. This 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.   The 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.   As 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.   The 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.   While 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.   The 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.  If 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. jdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 August 2026. Interviews TBC. 								\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
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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 Worker x2 – Edinburgh 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £25\,354 – £30\,184 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. This 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.   The 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.   As 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.   The 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.   While 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.   The 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.  If 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. jdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 August 2026. Interviews TBC. 								\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
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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 Worker x2 – Edinburgh 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £25\,354 – £30\,184 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. This 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.   The 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.   As 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.   The 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.   While 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.   The 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.  If 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. jdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 August 2026. Interviews TBC. 								\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
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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 Worker x2 – Edinburgh 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £25\,354 – £30\,184 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. This 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.   The 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.   As 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.   The 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.   While 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.   The 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.  If 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. jdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 August 2026. Interviews TBC. 								\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
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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 Worker x2 – Edinburgh 35 hours per week Permanent Salary £25\,354 – £30\,184 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. This 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.   The 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.   As 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.   The 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.   While 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.   The 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.  If 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. jdonaldson@whocaresscotland.org.  								\n				\n				\n				\n									The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 August 2026. Interviews TBC. 								\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
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