Project Worker

The RoleA fantastic opportunity to support a national service across Scottish sportThis 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 betweensportscotland Children First and SGBs.We are now looking for a passionate skilled and confident individual to deliver and implement the service. As Project Worker you will be part of a team working in partnership with SGBs to:support their management of wellbeing and protection concerns and any subsequent investigations and disciplinary hearings effectively in a timely and appropriate manner. build the knowledge skills and confidence of SGB staff and volunteers through training mentoring and directed learning. facilitate the development of resources including practice guidance tools and templates that support SGBs case management of wellbeing and protection concerns.What kind of person will make a great Project Worker for the Case Management Support ServiceKnowing our shared ambition withsportscotland to ensure safer sport for everyone you will be someone who:believes in the positive value of sport and is committed to making it a safe place for everyone.empowers people staff and volunteers through successes and challenges.is resilient skilled and knowledgeable about wellbeing and protection.builds strong relationships and works collaboratively with partners.is passionate about human rights and anti-discriminatory practice.has strong organisational skills and an ability to respond to complex and changing situations.assesses situations and provides clear advice.is determined and motivated in contributing towards building and delivering a new service to meet identified needs.Above all else the most important thing is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children young people and adults in sport at every turn.If you have the above and possess a professional qualification and/or relevant experience from an appropriate sector such as social work law human resources sports governance or volunteer management we would be delighted to hear from you.BaseYou will work flexibly in a hybrid approach with a requirement to attend our offices or those of our partners for meetings and work as agreed with your line manager.Salary Conditions PensionWe will offer you a competitive salary generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays pro rata) flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme. Other benefits such as optional membership of a credit union blue light card and cash-back health plan are available.HoursWe are seeking applications from suitable individuals who wish to work full time (35hrs/week)The post is funded initially until June 2027.Further InformationIf you are interested in an informal discussion then please get in touch with the CMSS Service Manager Andy Murray by email to arrange a time to chat.Closing date: 12 noon Monday 27th October 2025Interviews will be held on Friday 7th and 14th NovemberAbout usChildren First is Scotlands national childrens charity. We stand up for every child because all children should have a safe childhood. We protect children from harm and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services. We help children their families and the people that care for them by offering emotional practical and financial support. We give children hope and a safer brighter future. Our core values guide how each one of us works in our individual day to day job: With love we put children first. With purpose we transform childrens lives together. With strength we do whatever it takes to protect Scotlands children.These values are reflected in everything we do. If you share our vision and values and would like to join our team then we would love to hear from you. Key Skills Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1