At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and amplify the voices of Orkney’s children and young people in decision-making.
- Company: Join Who Cares? Scotland, a passionate organisation advocating for young people's rights.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and make a real difference in your community.
- Other info: Be part of a movement that values young voices and drives meaningful change.
- Why this job: Empower vulnerable youth and help shape their futures while building trust and relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and young people, especially those in care, is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
The Advocacy and Participation Worker will provide independent advocacy supports to all of Orkney’s children and young people, including children who are identified as being vulnerable, children who are involved in complex decision-making processes (including both formal and informal processes), looked after children (including those who have been formerly looked after), children subject to child protection and child in need processes.
The Advocacy and Participation Worker will provide independent advocacy support to children and young people to help amplify their voices and share their views, especially within decision-making forums.
Advocacy and Participation Workers will also inform children and young people about their rights, ensuring that rights are upheld and respected by others.
At the heart of the advocacy relationship is trust - built through transparent, honest, accountable and reliable interactions between the child and their Advocacy and Participation Worker.
Skilled at developing positive relationships with children and young people, you will place young people at the heart of everything you do.
As the Advocacy & Participation Worker, you will also help facilitate participatory opportunities via the Young Persons collective group.
The group brings young people together, allowing them to develop confidence, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to identify common issues.
You will help ensure the collective voice of the group is heard by Corporate Parents via the Promise Board.
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.
The successful candidate will be joining Who Cares?
Scotland 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.
Advocacy and Participation Worker - Orkney in Kirkwall employer: Who Cares? Scotland
Who Cares? Scotland is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering children and young people in Orkney, particularly those who are vulnerable or have experienced care. Our supportive work culture fosters trust and collaboration, providing employees with meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a tangible difference in the lives of young people. Join us in amplifying their voices and championing their rights in a role that is both rewarding and impactful.
