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.

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.

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.”