Advocacy and Participation Manager (North Region)
- Full time
- £34,144 – £40,170
- Flexible base - hybrid working model - Highland, Moray, Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands, Western Isles
- Closing 6th April 2022
- Advertised from 23rd March 2022
- 35 hours per week
Role
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 3500 Care Experienced members.
At the heart of Who Cares? Scotland’s work are the rights of Care Experienced people and the power of their voices to bring about change. We provide individual relationship based, lifelong independent advocacy and a range of connection and participation opportunities for Care Experienced people across Scotland. We work alongside Corporate Parents and others to broaden understanding and challenge the stigma experienced by Care Experienced people. We create opportunities for people with lived experience of care to influence policy makers, leaders, and elected representatives locally and nationally to shape legislation, policy and practice. We do this collaboratively to build on the aspirations of The Promise and secure positive change.
You 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.
The Advocacy and Participation Manager will provide leadership and management to our independent advocacy services, and the engagement and empowerment of Care Experienced people who are part of the Champions Boards within the North. The post holder will manage a large team and oversee the development of our community-based participation and inclusive work, schools work and our volunteer model in the North Region, as well as overseeing crucial work of The Promise and its commitment to independent and lifelong advocacy, whilst working with a great deal of autonomy and responsibility. The post holder will also work proactively with the Fundraising Team for the benefit of the region, identifying and following up on local sources of additional funding.
The right candidate therefore will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds, will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts, including managing budgets and performance targets, reporting as necessary internally and to other stakeholders such as local and national funding bodies. You will have a proven record of working collaboratively with partners successfully and you will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, equal opportunities, and believe that all people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity. Some travel, as well as some evening and weekend work, is required due to the remit of the post.
If this sounds like you and you want to help nurture an environment where the voices and views of care experienced people help support positive change, and where needs are met and opportunities are created through our participation and our lifelong advocacy work, then we would love to hear from you.
Application notes
For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Denny Ford, Director of Advocacy and Participation at dford@whocaresscotland.org.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 6th April 2022.
Interviews will be held the week commencing 18th April 2022.
We welcome and encourage applications from those with experience of care.
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You should also have:
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- The ability to negotiate with a wide range of internal and external partners and build positive relationships including local authorities and housing associations.
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Operations Manager - North Scotland
- Full time
- Circa £40,016 – £42,719
- On site: Highlands - Inner Moray Firth (with office based in Inverness)
- Closing 11th January 2026
Are you ready for a new, exciting opportunity to further develop your career in the charity sector? Join our dynamic team at Street League and make a real difference in the lives of young people across the UK! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Operations Manager.
Here at Street League, sport is at the heart of what we do and is what makes us successful. We support young people holistically, recognising the inextricable links between wellbeing, health, and employment.
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Overall responsibility for our North Scotland Operations, you will oversee the implementation, management, and strategic development of Street League’s programmes across the Highland Inner Moray Firth region — based in Inverness — as part of an exciting new regional launch. In this role, you will not only establish and strengthen our presence locally but also drive the longer-term ambition of expanding and growing Street League’s impact across North Scotland, shaping the future of our regional operations.
You will play a key role in establishing and growing Street League’s presence in the Highlands, building strong partnerships with local authorities, schools, employers, and community organisations to maximise impact.
You will be responsible for delivering agreed operational and income generation targets, ensuring effective financial management, and maintaining the highest standards of delivery. Reporting to the Head of Operations (HOO), the Operations Manager will be a key member of the Operations Management Team within Street League and will contribute to and lead on the implementation of strategies that shape future operational delivery, growth, and community engagement across Scotland.
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We are looking for a full time (37.5 hours, working 3 x 12.5 hour shifts per week) Young People’s Worker to join our team. You will play a fundamental role in our young people’s lives to ensure that they get the best possible experience whilst working towards goals in their care plan. Using a person-centred approach, you will provide enabling support ensuring the highest level of physical and emotional care, supporting our young people in their daily living and within the local community.
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join our team. To have a look at our values to understand more about what we are looking for from our employees please see our website for further information.
What we offer...
As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.
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You will play a key role in overseeing the charity’s finances, ensuring sound financial management and governance, and help shape our strategic direction.
You’ll work closely with fellow trustees and staff to maintain financial health and stability, advise on budgeting and funding, and present financial reports to the Board.
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