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.

The post holder will work directly with children and young people with experience of care, in an individual relationship-based advocacy role, and within participation and group activity across Renfrewshire. This unique role requires you to listen to what children and young people with experience of care say and support them to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard in the processes of making decisions about their lives. You will also help facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities and create the conditions for collective advocacy.

The right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts. You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners. You will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, equal opportunities, and believe that all young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.

The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland and working within the South West locality team 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. Flexibility will be required given the remit of the role. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary, as will a full driving licence and access to transport.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Sharon Berrie, our Advocacy and Participation Manager for our South West Team on sberrie@whocaresscotland.org.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of bereaved children and young people? Richmond’s Hope is looking for compassionate, skilled, and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees.

At Richmond’s Hope, we provide vital support to bereaved children & young people aged 4–18. Through therapeutic play, one-to-one sessions, and tailored support for families, our services help young people across Scotland navigate their grief in a safe, nurturing space. As we grow and expand our reach, we’re seeking Trustees who can offer expertise in areas such as:

• Finance (including Treasurer duties)
• Fundraising
• PR/Marketing/Digital
• HR
• Legal and Data Protection
• NHS or Social Care
• Lived experience of bereavement

This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute your time, insight, and values to an organisation that truly changes lives.

• Board meetings are held 8 times a year (typically in Edinburgh or Glasgow), plus two strategy days and attendance at key events.

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.

The post holder will work directly with children and young people with experience of care, in an individual relationship-based advocacy role, and within participation and group activity across Glasgow. This unique role requires you to listen to what children and young people with experience of care say and support them to ensure their rights are upheld and their voices are heard in the processes of making decisions about their lives. You will also help facilitate a broad range of participatory and engagement opportunities and create the conditions for collective advocacy.

The right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts. You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners. You will be committed to children’s rights, inclusive working, equal opportunities, and believe that all young people can make transformative change happen in their lives if given the opportunity.

The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares? Scotland and working within the South West locality team 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. Flexibility will be required given the remit of the role. Some evening and weekend work will be necessary, as will a full driving licence and access to transport.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about this opportunity please contact Sharon Berrie, our Advocacy and Participation Manager for our South West Team on sberrie@whocaresscotland.org.

The Development Worker will support single parents to access, sustain, and progress in employment by delivering tailored support and working with employers to create inclusive, family-friendly workplaces.

This role contributes to the national project’s goals and OPFS’s mission to reduce poverty and barriers for single parent families.

Key Tasks

Direct Support to Single Parents

• Provide 1:1 guidance to help single parents enter, remain in, and progress in work.
• Support with job search, applications, interviews, and balancing work-life responsibilities.
• Connect parents to childcare, financial advice, mental health, and other relevant services.

Employer Engagement & Workplace Advocacy

• Work with employers to develop inclusive policies and practices that support single parents.
• Promote flexible working, guaranteed interviews, and inclusive recruitment practices.
• Build partnerships with employers to increase opportunities for single parent employment.

Training & Development

• Design and deliver skills workshops for single parents (e.g., CVs, interviews, time management).
• Develop and coordinate paid traineeships with aligned organisations.
• Deliver employer training to support the creation of single parent–friendly workplaces.

Programme Monitoring & Evaluation

• Track participant progress and outcomes (e.g., employment, skills, satisfaction).
• Gather and analyse feedback from single parents and employer partners.
• Produce regular reports demonstrating programme impact and KPIs.

Promotion & Outreach

• Work with OPFS Comms to promote the programme through social media and community events.
• Collaborate with local partners to increase visibility and access for single parents.

Other Relevant duties

• Carrying out any other relevant duties related to the above.

The job description is a broad picture of the post at the time of preparation. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties, and it is recognised that jobs change and evolve over time.

Personal Specifications

Essential

• Experience in employability field, career development or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the challenges lone parents face in the workplace and employment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employers, community partners, and service providers.
• Experience in developing and delivering training or workshops.
• Empathy, patience, and a passion for supporting others to achieve their full potential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable

• Experience working with marginalised or vulnerable groups, especially lone parents.
• Familiarity with the barriers to employment and career progression faced by lone parents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Practical Skills

• Ability to plan, record and evaluate through recording and written reports.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
• Competent use of standard IT packages in word processing, spreadsheets, use of databases, and Microsoft Office 365.
• Knowledge of issues affecting single parents in Scotland.
• Commitment to professional development.

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
• To be approachable, friendly and a good communicator.
• The ability to prioritise workload.
• To accept and respond to the varying needs of families in a non-judgemental way.
• To ensure OPFS values are upheld.

Terms & Conditions Recapitulation

• Confirmation of Appointment:Fixed term contract to 31st March 2026 with the possibility of extension dependent on funding. Confirmation of appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a 3-month probationary period, two references, and a successful PVG check.
• Salary:Grade Point 13-17: £25,864 - £31,612 (£22,169.14-£27,096.00 part time, pro rata for 30 hours).
• Hours of work:Part time, 30 hours per week, worked flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Holidays:Annual leave entitlement is 25 days and 12 Public holidays (pro rata for 30 hours / week).
• Pension:You will be auto enrolled in our pension scheme with a 3% contribution from you and 7% contribution from OPFS.
• Training and support and supervision:You will receive induction training and frequent support in the first three months. Thereafter you will receive monthly individual support and supervision and annual appraisals. Regular team meetings will be held, and staff have access to internal and external training.
• Equal Opportunities and Family Friendly Employment:OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People Gold status.