Make a Difference in the Lives of Young People Dundee Women’s Aid are excited to announce a new project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, to provide vital support to children and young people aged 13-22 affected by domestic abuse, with a focus on those aged 16 and above.

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled, and proactive Children & Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioner to join our team and help bring this transformative project to life. In recent years, the demand for support among young people experiencing domestic abuse in their own relationships has grown significantly. As a CYP Practitioner, you will play a critical role in providing specialist support, advocacy, and life skills development to empower these young people to rebuild their lives and thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver crisis intervention and support young people aged 16+ with access to safe accommodation where needed.

• Provide emotional and practical support, including one-to-one sessions, group work, and creative therapeutic activities.

• Advocate for young people navigating the legal system, helping them access protective measures and justice.

• Facilitate life skills and empowerment workshops to prepare young people for independent living and personal growth.

• Raise awareness of domestic abuse through preventative education in schools, youth groups, and community settings.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children and young people, particularly those with complex needs.

• A strong understanding of domestic abuse and its unique impact on young people aged 13-22.

• Excellent communication, advocacy, and collaboration skills.

• Commitment to promoting equality, empowerment, and anti-discriminatory practice.

• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking 3-year project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, with the chance to create real and lasting change in young people’s lives.

• A supportive and professional environment with opportunities for personal development and training.

• The chance to work with a passionate team dedicated to empowering vulnerable young people.

• Join us in creating a brighter, safer future for young people in Dundee

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 role offers the opportunity to work directly with children and young people with experience of care in a variety of settings including at home, in residential care, kinship care or secure 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 across the Dundee area to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide independent advocacy 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.

The role will also include facilitating group opportunities for and with children and young people within the Dundee area. This includes providing engagement and participation opportunities, throughout the Who Cares? Scotland local and national networks.

The post holder will raise awareness of Who Cares? Scotland and its services to children, young people, professionals, third sector partners and carers. You will also help facilitate training to Dundee’s Corporate Parents alongside our national Corporate Parenting team.

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 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 can demonstrate knowledge of the current structure, developments, policy, and practice in relation to children and young people experiencing care in Scotland.

You will be flexible in your approach, be able to work occasional evening and weekends (with prior agreement), and have a full driving license, and access to own 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.

If 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, Advocacy and Participation Manager lmurdoch@whocaresscotland.org.

As a Birch Resource Worker, you will implement a range of interventions and support measures as part of an integrated package of health, therapeutic and social support. Birch is designed to address the complex needs of individuals who have lost the care of their children to the care system, providing intensive support to enable change in their lives and ultimately reduce the number of children removed into care. You will deliver a relationship-based programme where frequency, tenacity and creativity are central. The post holder will assess the needs of individuals referred to the service and plan and deliver a proportionate response to the presenting issues. Work will be delivered through one-to-one intervention and group settings across a range of sites. You will also support the development of the service by contributing to the content and style of programmes and interventions, liaising with other agencies and professionals to promote the service, and identifying specific gaps in provision within the local area. As this role combines community outreach and office-based work, applicants must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle, as regular travel is required. Following appointment, there will be an induction period based at the TCA Dundee office. Ongoing attendance at team meetings, supervision, and in-house training sessions at TCA Dundee will form part of the role.

Additional Information: More information on the post can be obtained by contacting alison.leuchars@tca-dundee.com or naiomi.thomson@tca-dundee.com, or by phoning 01382 456012.

Morton in the Community is looking for an experienced and organised Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of community projects across sport, education, employability and health. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will support project staff, manage budgets and resources, monitor performance, and ensure projects are delivered successfully against agreed objectives and funding requirements.

We are seeking someone with strong project management, organisational and people management skills who can coordinate multiple priorities, build positive relationships and help drive continuous improvement across the organisation. Experience in the charity sector is welcomed but not essential. No football coaching qualifications or football experience are required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation and play a key role in creating positive outcomes for communities across Inverclyde.