Children’s Rights Officer

As a Children’s Rights Officer, your responsibilities will involve:

• Support Police Scotland’s commitment to embedding the principles of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and will shape, influence, and drive positive policy and practice change across the organisation.
• Manage issues in relation to children’s rights within Police Scotland/SPA. Work towards positively influencing the culture of the service to create a fair and effective policy and approach to children’s rights.
• Ensure that Police Scotland/SPA meets its specific statutory obligations, in respect of UNCRC that our procedures and practices are fair, objective and transparent.
• Contribute to embedding children’s rights within Police Scotland policy and practices. This will be achieved by working collaboratively to meaningfully involve children and young people during the impact assessment process so that we deliver effective services which meet their diverse needs.

For full information on the role, responsibilities and criteria required please visit the Police Scotland career site.

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site - Job Reference Number – 2822

Applications close at 12pm on the 26th August 2024