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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 1st 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 on our core values of Respect, Integrity, Participation and Excellence. 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.

Investors in PeopleIf 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.

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 1st 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

Current Opportunities

Sessional Youth Workers
Dalkeith - Midlothian
This is an exciting opportunity to support our Midlothian service, with children, young people and their families in a group based environment.  We are looking for enthusiastic, warm, creative and relational workers to compliment our team to provide activities for children in the setting of the Woman’s Supper Club and …
Finance Business Partner
Edinburgh - Hybrid
At Children 1st our ambition is for every child in Scotland to be safe, loved and well with their family. As a charity we offer emotional, practical, and financial support to help families to put children first and campaign to uphold the rights of every child. An opportunity has arisen …
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Scotland's National Children's Charity
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