Project Worker (Safeguarding in Sport)
- Part time
- £26,977 – £31,576 pro-rata
- Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Closing 9th April 2021
- Advertised from 25th March 2021
- 28 hours per week
- CFS21/18
Role
The successful candidate can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-quality service providing support to Scottish governing bodies of sport so that children and young people can stay safe and have fun in sport. This service works nationally, and you will be engaged in providing aspects of support, training, information, and advice to Scottish governing bodies of sport and sports clubs across Scotland.
What kind of person will make a great Project Worker for Safeguarding in Sport?
- is passionate about children’s rights
- has an excellent understanding of child wellbeing and protection
- has experience of working or volunteering in sport
- is a strong communicator who enjoys helping others
If you have the above and are an experienced professional with a Social Work, Community work, Counselling, or other appropriate qualification, we want to hear from you.
This is a fixed term, part time role of 28 hours per week, funded initially until 31 March 2022.
Application notes
For further information and to apply, please visit Project Worker - Safeguarding in Sport
Closing date: Friday 09 April 2021 at noon. It is anticipated that interviews will be held Wednesday 21 April 2021.
Children 1st has a long tradition of valuing and involving sessional and volunteer workers. To find out more about volunteering with us, please visit our website.
The selection process will include seeking PVG Scheme/Disclosure information.
Children 1st is the working name of the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Registered Charity No: SC 016092
Equal opportunities matter to Children 1st
Product Development Manager
- Full time
- £27,477 – £32,076
- Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Closing 23rd April 2021
Children 1st Fundraising is going through a period of growth as part of our three-year fundraising strategy. To support in the delivery of our strategic aims we are looking to develop and test new products that will continue to engage and inspire different audiences.
The Product Development Manager will lead on the development and operational implementation of new products, and the evaluation of existing fundraising activities to ensure their continued effectiveness.
The ideal candidate will be an innovative thinker with a strong grounding in delivering effective fundraising, an analytical approach with an eye for detail and the ability to manage complex operational challenges. Experience of working with product development, project management and continuous improvement methodologies would be desirable.
This is permanent, full time post of 35 hours per week. The successful candidate can be home based with access to bases in either Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Child and Family Worker
- Part time
- £23,086 pro-rata
- Glasgow Family Support Service
- Closing 20th April 2021
Do YOU want to help build a better future for Young People?
Do YOU want to be part of an organisation who really care?
Our Family Support Service supports families living in the Glasgow area, working both on a 1:1 basis and in groups in a variety of community, school and home setting, supporting the most disadvantaged families within the area to help reduce isolation and become more engaged in their community.
We are looking for someone to work within our bespoke support service to vulnerable families with children attending Miltonbank Primary School. This service is supported by the Pupil Equity Fund. You will work with the school to identify families with which you will offer personalised child development and parenting support to improve outcomes for those children within the education system. During the summer months you will continue work with the families doing outreach work.
You will have relevant experience working with children and families with strong knowledge of child development and parenting.
The post is offered as 18.75 hours per week worked on a flexible pattern to meet the needs of both the post holder and the families being supported. Work is expected to be completed within the identified school.
This post is a temporary post to cover maternity leave and is expected to end December 2021.
We are seeking a confident and experienced leader with a relevant professional qualification to join the MCFB senior management team.
You will have management experience and experience of group and individual interventions with children from pre-birth to 7 years. You will lead an experienced multi-disciplinary team of project workers and students on placement to support vulnerable and disadvantaged children and families who are likely to experience disadvantage or discrimination due to their race, ethnicity or cultural backgrounds.
Experience of work with such marginalised groups of children and families and a strong commitment to anti-oppressive practice are essential. The post requires membership of the PVG Scheme.
Top job! Service Manager (Maternity Cover)
- Full time
- £37,882 – £43,363
- Giffnock
- Closing 16th April 2021
So why are we looking for a Service Manager?
Children 1st has worked in close partnership with colleagues in East Renfrewshire HSCP, Education, Health and GP practices over the past 4 years to develop and implement the Family Wellbeing Service. Together, we co-designed a service which adopts a new approach to help children affected by emotional distress, stress and anxiety and relational disconnection, and their families. Our Service Manager has been pivotal in the on-going development of the service, ensuring high quality support for children and families, supporting and developing staff, and in working with partners to evidence impact. We are delighted for her that she will be adding to her family later this year, so will be taking some time away from the service. In order to continue the development of the service, ensure high quality supports, and maintain excellent partnership relationships, we are looking for an experienced Manager to work with the team and partners.
Children 1st along with partners share a determination to act upon the recommendations from The Independent Care Review and deliver The Promise to children and young people. We are also determined that the full incorporation of the UNCRC means that children will have their rights respected in all areas of their lives and will have a real say in the way they are supported. If you share this determination, we would love to hear from you.
What kind of person will make a great Family Wellbeing Service Manager for Children 1st?
- has experience of keeping children safe in their own families
- has experience of leading and developing services
- is fiercely passionate about children’s rights
- thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families and,
- is kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind
What kind of Family Wellbeing Service Manager will you be?
Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who is:
- resilient, skilled and knowledgeable who wants to transform children’s lives
- determined to support children to stay safely with their own family
- big hearted and courageous
- able to build strong relationships and to manage the tricky conversations
- is compassionate and understanding of trauma
- a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure
- inspiring colleagues and teams to be even better
- an amazing ambassador for children and Children 1st
Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn.
Base
You will be based in our Children 1st premises in Giffnock and will travel to connect with other parts of the organisation once Scottish Guidelines permit this and it is safe for you and colleagues.
Salary, Conditions, Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme.
Further Information
This is fixed term, full time role of 35 hours per week, to cover a period of maternity leave, initially until 31 May 2022.
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