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 opportunity to be part of our new and innovative Restorative Family Group Decision Making Service in East Ayrshire. The new team and model of relational and restorative approaches, including Family Group Decision Making, will play a pivotal role in the delivery and development of the service, ensuring high quality relationships with children and families and working alongside our partners to evidence impact. We are therefore looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced team of individuals who can drive the successful development and growth of this new and innovative partnership.
We are currently looking for a new Board Trustee with a legal background who will take on the role of Law Agent as required by Children First’s Royal Charter. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual. You will have the opportunity to use and develop your legal skills and experience to support children and families across Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our established services in the West/Central area.
You will join our services and teams, to provide a vital role in supporting colleagues at various levels. The role of the Admin Support Manager is also a central point of contact for families and external agencies, so we invite candidates to bring a relational approach to their administrative skills and experience.
A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in West Lothian
We are recruiting a Kinship Support Project Worker who will become part of a small team offering support to Kinship carers across West Lothian. Kinship carers have a unique role in caring for their children. In this role you will provide emotional and practice support, advocacy and financial advice and signposting, one to one work with children and young people who are supported by our carers.
This is an exciting opportunity for 2 experienced Project Workers to join our dynamic team in Aberdeen. Children First Family Wellbeing Service in Aberdeen City is fully aligned to ‘Fit Like? Aberdeen’ providing whole family support to families aiming to be the right support at the right time.