Service Manager - Case Management Support Service (Wellbeing and Protection)
- Full time
- £39,917 – £45,618
- Hybrid
- Closing 23rd August 2023
- Advertised from 31st July 2023
- 35 hours per week funded initially until 31st October 2025.
- Reference number: CFS23/39
Role
A unique leadership chance to shape wellbeing and protection across Scottish sport
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of a new, national service which will support Scottish governing bodies of sport (SGBs) to effectively manage wellbeing and protection concerns for all who participate in sport. The service is being established through a strategic partnership between sportscotland, Children 1st and SGBs.
We are now looking for a skilled and confident leader to plan and facilitate the strategic development of the service from the outset. As the Service Manager, you will provide professional leadership to determine the strategic direction of the service and manage the team’s partnership with SGBs to:
- support their management of wellbeing and protection concerns and investigations in a timely and appropriate manner.
- build the knowledge, skills and confidence of SGB staff through training, mentoring and directed learning.
- facilitate the development of resources including practice guidance, tools and templates that support SGBs’ case management of wellbeing and protection concerns.
What kind of person will make a great Service Manager for the Case Management Support Service?
- skilled, strategic leader who can shape and build a new service in response to identified needs.
- able to inspire and motivate team members providing leadership, guidance and emotionally-intelligent support.
- ability to work relationally with partner agencies so as to maintain effective planning and open communication.
- have an excellent understanding of wellbeing and protection for both children and adults.
- have effective organisational skills and an ability to respond to complex and changing situations.
- is a strong communicator who values a collaborative approach.
- is passionate about human rights.
If you have the above and possess a professional qualification and experience from an appropriate sector, such as social work, law, human resources or sports governance, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Base
You will work flexibly, in a hybrid approach, with a requirement to attend our offices, or those of our partners, for meetings and work as agreed with your line manager.
Salary, Conditions, Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays, pro rata), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme. A Value and Reward Review is in progress with the resultant changes being implemented from April 2024 onwards.
Hours
This is a fixed term, full time post of 35 hours per week funded initially until 31st October 2025.
Information Sessions
We are keen to give you further opportunity to get to know more about the new service and the Service Manager role. Therefore, we are holding two online information sessions with the opportunity for questions too. These will be held on: 11th August at 11.00 a.m. and 16th August at 7.30 p.m.
If you are interested in attending then please email David on david.black@children1st.org.uk to receive the meeting links. You can also submit a question in advance and these will be shared anonymously. You do not need to provide your name or join on video should you attend.
Application notes
To find out more and apply please visit our website
Closing date: 23/08/2023 12:00
Interview date: Friday 1st September
The Yard is an award-winning charity that runs adventure play services for children with disabilities and/or additional support needs and their families across Scotland.
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager who is passionate about driving positive change at The Yard. You will bring the expertise and gravitas to influence and support senior leadership on HR and cultural initiatives.
About the role:
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• Ensuring The Yard maintains the roles, skills and experience to deliver on its strategic priorities
• Measure employee engagement and agree action plans to develop and improve organisational culture
• Ensuring our recruitment policies and processes embody our values and enable us to recruit people with the skills and qualities to meet our goals
• Developing and managing our renumeration policy
About you:
This job is for you if you have:
• Proven experience of HR management
• Can lead by example, fostering a culture of trust and respect
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to develop HR strategies aligning with our strategic plan
If our ethos inspires you and you are eager to bring your knowledge and experience to a team that is deeply committed to our purpose, we would love to have you on board.
If you would like to discuss the role with our Director of Resources, please let us know and we can arrange a call.
Services Manager - Enquire (Maternity Cover)
- Part time
- £41,913 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 12th January 2026
Children in Scotland are proud to have been delivering our Scottish Government funded Enquire service for over 25 years now. This national service continues to be a highly trusted and respected source of quality and accessible information and advice on additional support for learning.
The opportunity has arisen to take on the role of Service Manager for a period of 12 months on a maternity cover basis. Sitting within Children in Scotland’s Services, Policy and Participation department, this role will involve effective management of all areas of Enquire service delivery.
We are looking for a brilliant and experienced manager with excellent skills in communication, organisation, people management and budget management. The right candidate will also have a solid understanding of the additional support for learning landscape in Scotland to ensure that we maintain our high standards of delivery across all work streams.
If you feel like this role is for you, and that you have the ability to manage an outstandingly knowledgeable and committed team to provide a high quality service for our nation’s children, families and professionals relating to additional support for learning, then please read on.
About Children in Scotland
Giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish is at the heart of everything we do.
By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide support and develop positive change across all areas affecting children in Scotland. We do this by listening, gathering evidence, and applying and sharing our learning, while always working to uphold children’s rights.
Our range of knowledge and expertise means we can provide trusted support on issues as diverse as the people we work with and the varied lives of children and families in Scotland.
Diversity
Children in Scotland values the contribution of all our staff, whatever their background. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open processes, with appointment on merit. We welcome applications from everyone.
Further Information
For an informal chat about the job, please contact Billy Anderson, Head of Services, Participation and Policy by email on banderson@childreninscotland.org.uk
Chair/Treasurer
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Scotland (Quarterly Board meetings online annual get together central belt)
- Closing 26th January 2026
Volunteer Chair and Treasurer (Trustees) – Help Dads Rock Support Dads and Families across Scotland
Dads Rock is a fast-growing, dynamic Scottish charity with a clear vision: Children thrive when Dads thrive. We are looking for passionate and experienced individuals to join our Board of Trustees.
We are currently recruiting for two key volunteer leadership roles:
- Chair: To provide strategic direction and ensure strong governance as we expand our services across Scotland.
- Treasurer: To utilise your financial expertise in overseeing our financial viability, budgets, and compliance. Experience in a finance role is highly valued.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your skills to a critical mission with a low time commitment (approx. 2-3 hours per month) and a high societal impact.
First Step is a community-based organisation working directly with families and young children in the early years. We support parents to build confidence, strengthen relationships and create a nurturing environment for their children. Our services include early learning and childcare, family learning and wellbeing activities, dedicated family support and outreach, and a range of opportunities for volunteering and community involvement.
We are seeking a motivated, self-starting Fundraising Officer, who will be central to the growth and sustainability of First Step’s work. You will lead on securing funding and developing new projects that respond to the needs of families with young children.
With excellent communication skills, you will work closely with the Project Manager and the Strategic Board to shape and deliver innovative, community led initiatives that make a real difference to the lives of children and their families. This includes identifying funding opportunities, writing compelling bids and building strong relationships with funders and partners.
Using your creativity, you will also be responsible for raising awareness of First Step’s services through events, presentations, marketing materials, and managing social media and website content. We’re looking for a versatile individual who communicates effectively at all levels, writes clearly, collaborates well with others, and can work independently when needed.
In addition to a highly satisfying role, we offer a range of staff benefits including:
- Enhanced annual leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Learning and development opportunities
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