At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide individual advocacy for children and young people in the Children's Hearings system.
- Company: Join a friendly team at CAPS, a leading advocacy provider in East Lothian and Midlothian.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, receive advocacy training, and enjoy flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and potential extension beyond maternity cover.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and young people, strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Maternity cover posts are a great opportunity to join CAPS’ Children and Young People’s small friendly team to provide individual advocacy to children and young people who are going through the Children’s Hearings system. CAPS is the main provider of advocacy for children and young people aged 5-18 in East Lothian and Midlothian. CAPS is also the alternate provider for this work in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders, so travel to work in these areas will also be expected.
Responsibilities
The focus of the work is the provision of independent advocacy to support children and young people to express their views and wishes when going through the Children’s Hearings process. Face‑to‑face work with children and young people is the focus of the role but some home working is also possible with the agreement of your line manager.
Qualifications
Experience of working with children and young people is required as well as proven skills in communicating with them. Advocacy training will be provided. This post will be subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme for regulated work with children.
Terms and Conditions
There will be a 3‑month probationary period attached to this post. This post is fixed‑term for 12 months initially to cover maternity leave but may continue thereafter subject to expansion of the CAPS’ Children’s team.
Children & Young People’s Individual Advocacy Worker (maternity cover) in Musselburgh employer: CAPS Independent Advocacy
CAPS is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. With opportunities for professional growth through advocacy training and a focus on face-to-face engagement, employees are empowered to express their views and wishes effectively. Located in East Lothian and Midlothian, CAPS provides a unique chance to work within a dedicated team while also allowing for flexibility with some home working arrangements.
