Jobs in Perth City Centre, Perth and Kinross

We are looking for a Support Manager to work closely with our Regional Manager, supporting the stores to deliver performance, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for a field role, whilst still retaining the hands on approach of a Store Manager, primarily the role is to support our fabulously unique Boutique stores in Auchterarder, Perth and Bridge of Allan, but also to be ready to support in our incredibly busy Discount stores, such as Grangemouth, and across the region on the East coast. The role will be varied, including supporting stores with training, standards of processes and merchandising, recruiting volunteers, stock levels and covering for annual leave to ensure we can keep stores open. If you think this might be for you but have more questions, our Regional Manager Sally would love to discuss the opportunity further with you on 07702 802657.

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is an independent Scottish charity, whose mission is to be the community of support, kindness and challenge where people can help each other, can secure the expert help they need, and collectively advocate for the care that matters to them. We offer vital advice, support and information to those affected so that they can live the lives they want to live and influence public policy to ensure that people get the services that they need. Our renewed ambition is to become Scotland’s leading organisation for person-centred, user-led community support for people with our health conditions.

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity, to following practices, and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. CHSS aims to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Established in 1995, YMCA Tayside seeks to serve the wider community by focusing primarily on the needs of its young people. Our aim is to support the physical, mental and spiritual development of young people. We seek to enable the progression and development of disengaged and disadvantaged young people by building positive, trustful relationships.

We are looking for an experienced & dedicated youth worker to help enhance and develop our youth work services. Your time and responsibilities will be split between helping one of our church partnerships to thrive and supporting our city centre youth work and employability provision. You will be joining a diverse, motivated and supportive team committed to supporting young people across Tayside.

If you are passionate about working with young people and have the skills and experience to excel in this position then we welcome your application.

We are currently recruiting a part time Community Development Officer to join our Communities Team who work across Scotland. This role, based in Perth city will specifically, support the delivery of the Afghan Locally Employed Staff (LES) Relocation Scheme service for Perth and Kinross Council. The service will complement the work of the Local Authority and the Home Office and will ensure that people resettling in Perth & Kinross have the best possible introduction to life in this area.

We are looking for a person with either a qualification in community development or equivalent experience; or a sound understanding of the principles and practice of community development, preferably with experience of working with refugees and asylum seekers. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills both face to face and electronic, be flexible and adaptable to meet evolving needs and be able to deliver to fixed deadlines. Bilingual in Dari and/or Pashto is desirable.

Working in the evening and weekends is occasionally required for this role.

Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism. Our aim is to ensure that those who use our services get the very best out of Ark to enable them to live as independently as possible and lead a happy life.

Ark is looking for dedicated and caring individuals who are committed to making a difference in our supported people’s lives. Your role will be to provide practical, emotional and social support. Ark offers a detailed induction and training programme designed to ensure you have all the skills you need for the job. First and foremost you will align with Ark’s values – Trust, Respect, Understanding, Equality and Integrity.

Your main duties will be but not limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable service users.

• Communicate and work well with individuals to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.

• Carry out tasks in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Full and comprehensive training programme, e-Learning and a dedicated SVQ team who will support you to achieve an industry specific, accredited qualification.

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata

• 4% Contributory pension scheme

• Employee recognition schemes

• Opportunities for career progression

• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7

• Refer a Friend Scheme

• Sodexo Employee Benefits

This is an exciting role and comes at a time where Ark have undertaken a major piece of work where we have reviewed and developed our Business Plan for the next 5 years and beyond. This business plan will see Ark reshape as a modern, future-focused organisation that builds on our technological and digital capability that aims to positively impact on the lives of its tenants, supported people and staff.