Inspiring Young Voices is a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) which exists to inspire and be inspired by the voices of children and young people in Highland facing challenges in their lives. We seek to ensure that these voices are raised, heard and acted upon. We will advocate for changes in policy and practice across Highland which support and promote the meaningful participation of children and young people at every level of decision making.

The new post of Chief Officer was created in 2022 at a time of change and growth for Inspiring Young Voices. The current incumbent has led the organisation through many changes and has strengthened and consolidated its staff team, its programme of work and its relationships with external partners and stakeholders. This has included playing a key role in the development and drafting of the Highland Community Planning Partnership’s new Integrated Children’s Service Plan (ICSP) 2023-2026.

There is now an exciting opportunity for a new Chief Officer to lead our charity through the next stage in its evolution and build on the work of their predecessor to consolidate our charity’s position in public policy and practice, including support for the implementation of the ICSP.

The key tasks of the Chief Officer are to lead, manage, develop and review the work of Inspiring Young Voices in line with the charity’s strategic plan and brand proposition. They will support the Board and any working groups to ensure they are able to fulfil their responsibilities. They will also represent and be the voice of the charity with stakeholders and partners.

Inspiring Young Voices are excited to be recruiting an Inclusion Worker for their youth-led Inspire Highland project.

The role of the Inspire Highland Inclusion Worker will be to develop a voice for trans/non-binary young people, 12 – 25 in Highland.

Do you identify as trans/non-binary and are living in the Highlands?

Are you passionate about giving LGBTQ+ young people a voice and enabling them to be actively involved in decisions that affect their lives, to speak out about their rights and to campaign for change?

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of trans/non-binary young people in Highland?

We are looking for a special individual with energy and enthusiasm for youth participation, campaigning and social activism who is passionate about enabling the direct voice of young people who experience challenges in their lives.

The young people we work alongside told us:

“We would like a warm, welcoming and vibrant person who is friendly and easy to talk to.”

JOB PURPOSE

Work alongside the young people from Inspire Highland and Inspiring Young Voices’ Participation Lead to expand our youth-led collective voice for LGBTQ+ young people in Highland, particularity those who identify as trans/non-binary.

This work would be delivered under Inspiring Young Voice’s Inspire Highland project: established in December 2018 due to an expressed need by young people with disabilities and additional support needs (ASNs) to have their voices heard, Inspire Highland is a creative, fun youth-led project led to promote the rights, participation and inclusion of young people up to the age of 25 who are facing challenges in their lives.

https://www.inspiringyoungvoices.org/

https://www.facebook.com/InspireHighland

Due to the specialist nature of this role, this post requires an individual who identifies as trans/non-binary and who understands the culture* and complexities of being part of the gender non-conforming/diverse community.

*Gender identity-based cultures are subcultures and communities composed of people who have shared experiences, backgrounds, or interests due to common gender identities.

Inspiring Young Voices is a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) whose objective is to enable children and young people, particularly those with additional support needs/disabilities, to have their voices heard – where and when they wish.

Are you passionate about giving children and young people a voice and enabling them to be actively involved in decisions that affect their lives, to speak out about their rights and to campaign for change?

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Highland with diverse needs and experiences?

We are looking for a special individual with energy and enthusiasm for youth participation and engagement work who is passionate about enabling the direct voice of young people experiencing challenges in their lives to be heard.

Reports to: Inspiring Young Voices Participation Lead

The young people we work alongside told us: “We would like a fun, bubbly and chatty person who loves working alongside young people and has an understanding of mental health issues. We want someone who is compassionate and passionate about our cause, someone who is open minded and who makes us feel safe.”

Inspiring Young Voices is a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) whose objective is to enable children and young people, particularly those with additional support needs/disabilities, to have their voices heard – where and when they wish.

It supports them in raising awareness and bringing about positive changes in matters they see as important. It advises them on ensuring that their human rights are respected. It helps them to increase opportunities, improve their quality of life, and hold people to account.

The charity was established in 2000 as Highland Children’s Forum and then Highland Children and Young People’s Forum (HCYPF).

Inspiring Young Voices enables children and young people with additional support needs/disabilities to take control of their lives by promoting their rights, supporting their participation, and empowering them to have a greater say in decisions that affect their lives.

With a change of name, a renewed vision and strategic plan, and a range of new projects, Inspiring Young Voices is entering an exciting new phase and we are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced individual to deliver and develop the charity’s policy work.

Reports to: Chief Officer

Place of Work: Mix of home-based (laptop and mobile phone will be provided) and some attendance at the Inspiring Young Voices office in Inverness.

The successful candidate will develop a digital children’s participation model of engagement, involving children with additional support needs, including those with communication challenges.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individual who is passionate about empowering the voice and participation of children with additional support needs in Highland. The successful candidate will evidence being a fun and creative individual, with exceptional communication skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a small dynamic staff team.

The role is currently home based with most participation being online through Google Classroom. Some Highland travel and face to face work may also be required.