Fixed-term (UK and Ireland),
Full or part-time
· CMSS
30,002 - 35,076 £ per year
The Role
This is an exciting time to contribute to the development and delivery of a national service which will support Scottish governing bodies of sport (SGBs) to effectively manage wellbeing and protection concerns for all who participate in sport. The service has been established through a strategic partnership between sportscotland, Children First and SGBs.
We are now looking for a passionate, skilled and confident individual to deliver and implement the service. As Project Worker, you will be part of a team working in partnership with SGBs to:
support their management of wellbeing and protection concerns, and any subsequent investigations and disciplinary hearings effectively, in a timely and appropriate manner.
build the knowledge, skills, and confidence of SGB staff and volunteers through training, mentoring and directed learning.
facilitate the development of resources including practice guidance, tools and templates that support SGBs’ case management of wellbeing and protection concerns.
What kind of people are we looking for?
Knowing our shared ambition with sportscotland to ensure safer sport for everyone, you will be someone who:
believes in the positive value of sport and is committed to making it a safe place for everyone.
empowers people, staff and volunteers, through successes and challenges.
is resilient, skilled, and knowledgeable about wellbeing and protection.
builds strong relationships and works collaboratively with partners.
is passionate about human rights and anti-discriminatory practice.
has strong organisational skills and an ability to respond to complex and changing situations.
assesses situations and provides clear advice.
is determined and motivated in contributing towards building and delivering a new service to meet identified needs.
Above all else, the most important thing is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children, young people, and adults in sport at every turn.
If you have the above and possess a professional qualification and/or relevant experience from an appropriate sector, such as social work, law, human resources, sports governance, or volunteer management, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Base
You will work flexibly, in a hybrid approach, with a requirement to attend our offices, or those of our partners, for meetings and work as agreed with your line manager.
Your profile
We are seeking applications from suitable individuals who wish to work full (35hrs/week) or part time and anticipate recruiting 2 individuals to complement the existing staff team.
These posts are funded initially until June 2027.
Salary, Conditions, Pension
We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays, pro rata), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme. Other benefits such as optional membership of a credit union, blue light card, and cash-back health plan are available.
Children First is Scotland’s national children’s charity. We stand up for every child because all children should have a safe childhood. We protect children from harm and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services. We help children, their families and the people that care for them by offering emotional, practical, and financial support. We give children hope and a safer, brighter future. Our core values guide how each one of us works in our individual day to day job:
• With love, we put children first. • With purpose, we transform children’s lives together. • With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.
These values are reflected in everything we do. If you share our vision and values and would like to join our team then we would love to hear from you.
Please take some time to fill in the information in the application form below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at peopleandculture@children1st.org.uk
