Summary: This role involves providing individual advocacy to children and young people aged 5-18 who are navigating the Children’s Hearings system in East Lothian and Midlothian, with occasional work in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. The position is part-time, requiring 21 hours per week over three days, and is fixed-term for 12 months to cover maternity leave. Candidates will receive advocacy training and must have experience working with children and young people, along with strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual advocacy to children and young people in the Children’s Hearings system.
• Support children and young people in expressing their views and wishes.
• Work primarily face-to-face with children and young people, with some home working possible.
• Travel to Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders as required.
• Participate in training and adhere to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Key Skills:

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Proven communication skills with children and young people.
• Ability to provide independent advocacy.
• Willingness to undergo advocacy training.

Salary (Rate): £25,778

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other