Vacancies with Children in Scotland

We are looking to recruit an individual with experience in strategic, financial and organisational management with particular knowledge in IT and issues affecting children and families. We would welcome applications from all sectors.

DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD (Post 1)

This is an unsalaried position but out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. The successful applicant will be required to attend 5 board meetings per year.

For further details and to download an information pack

email: recruitment@childreninscotland.org.uk

Children in Scotland, Princes House,

5 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh EH2 4RG

Tel:  0131 222 2402  Fax:  0131 228 8585

We are looking to recruit an individual with experience in strategic, financial and organisational management with particular knowledge in issues affecting children and families. We would welcome applications from all sectors.

DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD (Post 2)

This is an unsalaried position but out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed. The successful applicant will be required to attend 5 board meetings per year.

For further details and to download an information pack:

email: recruitment@childreninscotland.org.uk

Children in Scotland, Princes House,

5 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh EH2 4RG

Tel:  0131 222 2402  Fax:  0131 228 8585

Vacancies with our members

Want to work in the children's sector in Scotland? Children in Scotland now lists job vacancies from our members to help you find the right opportunity.

The following vacancies are advertised on behalf of member organisations of Children in Scotland. Children in Scotland takes no responsibility for such vacancies or for any matter that is related. If you would like to advertise a job vacancy on our website - please email full details to recruitment@childreninscotland.org.uk

INCLUDEM

Specialist Foster Carers

Glasgow & Surrounding Areas (Scotland only)

Salary: £24,049 - £31,453

(plus allowances when you have a placement)

We are a unique fostering service as we employ foster carers on a full-time contract.  We are looking for applicants, who are understanding, patient, and have experience of working with children or young people with challenging behaviour.  You would need to have a spare bedroom, and preferably have no children under 18 living with you.  You and your family would undergo an assessment which would take about 4-6 months.

Working as part of a professional team, you will receive:

• A full time salary
• A maintenance allowance when you have a young person placed with you
• Access to 24 hour management support
• Regular supervision
• Relevant training
• Access to a pension scheme

For further information about our Specialist Foster Care service or to register your interest, please refer to the link below.  Alternatively please contact Joy McNeil, Services Manager (Specialist Foster Care Service), on 0141 763 3860 for an informal chat and to give you information about our service to help decide if fostering with us is right for you. 

http://www.includem.org/our-services/specialist-fostering/

Please note this post is subject to an Enhanced Level Disclosure Scotland Check for you and your family.

Registered Co. No. 207985

Scottish Charity No. SC030233

INCLUDEM

Includem is a Scottish charity dedicated to redressing the social exclusion of the most vulnerable and chaotic young people in Scotland.  We are committed to our key founding principles to challenge offending behaviour, support young people and develop hope for the future through one to one relationships.

Our services are available at the times, and in the places, where immediate support is needed;

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, in a community setting.

Temporary Assistant Project Worker x 3 (6 months)

Salary: £20,788 - £24,049 per annum

This key role requires a high degree of flexibility and commitment, providing assistance and support to deliver quality, professional, intensive supervision services to young people. The ability to demonstrate that you are able to effectively engage with young people, their families and professional workers through the development of safe, professional committed and respectful relationships is essential as is the need to be able to produce written reports and outcomes on the work undertaken.

Applicants should have experience of working with young people in trouble and you must also hold a valid driving licence with access to a car for business purposes.

If you would like more information on the role, please telephone our Glasgow Services on 0141 763 3860.

An application pack can be obtained from the Includem website (www.includem.co.uk). Alternatively you can call 0141 763 3860, write to our Head Office at Academy House, 1346 Shettleston Road, Glasgow, G32 9AT, or e-mail phyllis.mullan@includem.co.uk.

The closing date is 12pm on Monday 13th September 2010.  

Please note this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.

Registered Company No. 207985

Scottish Charity No. SC030233