Careers
Supporting children and families across Scotland since 1884
Our staff and volunteers are ambassadors for our work. We are committed to developing a skilled and flexible workforce to help deliver our strategic plan. And we work hard to nurture open and constructive working relationships right across our organisation.
At Children First we are motivated by the desire to make the best possible difference to the lives of Scotland’s vulnerable children, young people and their families. This is reflected in our values which guide our day-to-day actions and long term decision making. With love, we put children first, with purpose, we transform children's lives together and with strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland's children. If you share our vision and values and would like to join our team then we would love to hear from you.
If you work with us, we can offer a high quality work environment – we have been an accredited Investors in People (IIP) organisation since 2008.
You can find out more about the standard on the IIP Scotland website.
Fair Work First is the Scottish Government's approach to driving fair work practices across the labour market in Scotland. Children First are committed to fair and inclusive work practices for all colleagues and volunteers. Read our Fair Work First Statement here.
We take pride in the high quality of services we provide to children, young people and their families. And we are committed to providing development and support that meets everyone’s needs.
Why work with us?
As well as a rewarding career and development opportunities, there are further benefits working with Children First brings, including:
- 40 days annual leave per year
- A contributory pension scheme
- Generous maternity/adoption and paternity leave benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Support services
- Fairness and equality
Our values
Our values are core to everything we do. They serve as a guide for our day-to-day actions and for our long-term decision-making.
Current Opportunities
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.
Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity, is seeking to appoint a Support Line Contract Coordinator. By joining our team, you will fulfil a vital role in supporting colleagues in helping us stand up for children, keep them safe and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national support line.
Based in Edinburgh, the role involves offering expert care, guidance and support for our Support Line colleagues. Delivering high quality support to enable the functioning of our support line helps us in our goal of reaching more families and providing the vital support they need.
Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity, is seeking to appoint a Service Manager within our Aberdeen Family Wellbeing Service. By joining our team, you will help us stand up for children, keep them safe and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services.
Based in Aberdeen, with hybrid working an option, the role involves leading on the day-to-day implementation, management, development and growth of our whole family wellbeing service aligned to Fit Like Family Wellbeing collaborative