Bairns Hoose West Lothian Rights, Advocacy and Trauma Recovery Worker Be part of the change you want to see for child victims and witnesses in Scotland Working In partnership across various authority areas in Scotland, Children 1st are developing Bairns Hoose based on the European Barnahus model. Barnahus is a child-friendly, multidisciplinary, and interagency model of justice, care and recovery for children who are victims and witnesses of all forms of violence. A place where all Police, Social Work, Health and Court services are based under one roof. Children receive a coordinated trauma responsive plan to support their journey through the care, protection, and justice system. The aim of the model is to; prevent re-traumatisation caused by delayed and disjointed investigation and court proceedings, to keep children safe, allow them access to fair justice and to help them recover from the trauma of their ordeal. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Bairns Hoose team in West Lothian. The development of Bairns Hoose across Scotland will aim to place the best interests of the child at the centre of all the systems that are there to protect them and to offer the child and their family or caregivers all the support they need. What kind of person will make a great Bairns Hoose Rights, Advocacy and Trauma Recovery Worker for Children 1st? is fiercely passionate about children’s rights thinks it’s a privilege to work with and on behalf of children and families is kind and will bring their whole selves to the job: heart and mind is committed to being part of transformational change alongside children and their families What kind of Rights, Advocacy and Trauma Recovery Worker will you be? Knowing our ambition for children, you will be someone who: is resilient, skilled and knowledgeable, who wants to transform children’s lives can connect well with young people and their families, help them to feel safe and build a relationship based on trust understands trauma and knows that with the right support children and young people can recover from complex trauma – there is always a way is able to build strong relationships and manage tricky conversations is able to work collaboratively with partners has a cool head and clear minded at times of pressure is able to make decisions can inspire colleagues and teams to be even better is an amazing ambassador for children and Children 1st Above all else, the most important thing to us is that you are someone who will do the right thing for children and their families at every turn. Salary, Conditions, Pension We will offer you a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement (40 days inclusive of 9 public holidays), flexible working opportunities and a contributory pension scheme. We also have a cash healthcare plan, cycle to work scheme and access to a credit union. Further information Funding is secured for the Service until March 2025 but is expected to continue for a further year. This post is initially fixed term till 31st March 2025, full time role of 35 hours per week with a commitment to flexible working patterns. To apply, please click the Apply button now. Closing Date for Applications Monday 2nd September at noon Interviews will take place on Monday 9th September 2025 We welcome and encourage applications from potential colleagues from all backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, belief, disability who share our values. Children 1st has a long tradition of valuing and involving sessional and volunteer workers. To find out more about volunteering with us, please visit our website.