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 a unique and exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver a national service that supports Scottish Governing Bodies of Sport (SGBs) to manage wellbeing and protection concerns regarding adult and child participants of sport with confidence and care, ensuring safer experiences for everyone involved in sport.
We’re now looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to join our team and support the delivery of this important new service.
Do you care passionately about children and their rights being respected? Are you friendly and can you communicate well with children? If so, then you may be interested in becoming a Safeguarder.
Children and young people have told us that a good Safeguarder is someone who is approachable, friendly, shows that they care about them, and sees them as unique individuals.
Do you care passionately about children and their rights being respected? Are you friendly and can you communicate well with children? If so, then you may be interested in becoming a Safeguarder.
Children and young people have told us that a good Safeguarder is someone who is approachable, friendly, shows that they care about them, and sees them as unique individuals.
Do you care passionately about children and their rights being respected? Are you friendly and can you communicate well with children? If so, then you may be interested in becoming a Safeguarder.
Children and young people have told us that a good Safeguarder is someone who is approachable, friendly, shows that they care about them, and sees them as unique individuals.
Do you want to help create a safer, more compassionate Scotland where all children can grow up safe, loved and respected?
We are looking for an Administrator to join our Safeguarders Panel Team, a dedicated team committed to ensuring the rights of children and young people are at the heart of decisions that affect them.
A fantastic opportunity to come and join the Children First team in Giffnock
This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative partnership between Children 1st and East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership.
We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the team in a temporary role. In the role of Project Worker, you will connect with children and their families who are looking for help and support; offering them space and time to begin to share their story and thinking with them about what they might need to help things feel better.