Jobs in Perth and Kinross

Service: Perth & Kinross

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Because People Matter at Turning Point Scotland, why not join us to reach your full potential.

Our Turning Point Scotland Service in Perth & Kinross are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Administration Manager, who is motivated to work as part of our thriving and diverse team.

Your ability to work on your own initiative, manage and prioritise a busy work schedule and demonstrate attention to detail is essential. Along with your excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and experience of working in a proactive and flexible way you will support our team in delivering the highest standard of Care and Support.

If this is, you then join us as our Administration Manager.

At Turning Point Scotland Perth & Kinross, we deliver services for people who have a learning disability or autism and unique and complex behaviours which challenge the service: many of the individuals we support have some forensic histories. We support people who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects. We also provide support within our outreach service to people with learning disabilities within the area of Perth & Kinross.

We work in a person centred way tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group.

We also offer support through our garden project at the Perth Harbour-side. This offers the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence and work with others in a positive and supportive environment.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

Full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.

We are hiring! - Work with Us

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Perth & Kinross are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

At Turning Point Scotland Perth & Kinross, we deliver services for people who have a learning disability or autism and unique and complex behaviours which challenge the service: many of the individuals we support have some forensic histories. We support people who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects. We also provide support within our outreach service to people with learning disabilities within the area of Perth & Kinross.

We work in a person centred way tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group.

We also offer support through our garden project at the Perth Harbour-side. This offers the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence and work with others in a positive and supportive environment.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.

We are hiring! - Work with Us

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Perth & Kinross are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

At Turning Point Scotland Perth & Kinross, we deliver services for people who have a learning disability or autism and unique and complex behaviours which challenge the service: many of the individuals we support have some forensic histories. We support people who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects. We also provide support within our outreach service to people with learning disabilities within the area of Perth & Kinross.

We work in a person centred way tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group.

We also offer support through our garden project at the Perth Harbour-side. This offers the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence and work with others in a positive and supportive environment.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.

Because People Matter - Work with Us

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Perth & Kinross are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

At Turning Point Scotland Perth & Kinross, we deliver services for people who have a learning disability or autism and unique and complex behaviours which challenge the service: many of the individuals we support have some forensic histories. We support people who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects. We also provide support within our outreach service to people with learning disabilities within the area of Perth & Kinross.

We work in a person centred way tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group.

We also offer support through our garden project at the Perth Harbour-side. This offers the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence and work with others in a positive and supportive environment.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.

As a Relief Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.

Because People Matter - Work with Us

Do you have a passion for helping vulnerable people enjoy as much fulfilment as they can and feel included in their community? If compassion, care and inclusiveness are an important part of who you are, our opportunities to work away from the routine in a demanding, challenging but emotionally rewarding role could be for you.

Our Turning Point Scotland Services in Perth & Kinross are looking for people like you to help provide individualised support to adults with a wide range of needs, either on an individual 1:1 basis or alongside others and as part of a team.

At Turning Point Scotland Perth & Kinross, we deliver services for people who have a learning disability or autism and unique and complex behaviours which challenge the service: many of the individuals we support have some forensic histories. We support people who live in 24/7 supported accommodation projects. We also provide support within our outreach service to people with learning disabilities within the area of Perth & Kinross.

We work in a person centred way tailoring support to meet the needs of the people we support maximising choice and autonomy while assessing and managing risk in conjunction with the Tayside Risk Management Group.

We also offer support through our garden project at the Perth Harbour-side. This offers the chance for people to develop skills for future employment, gain confidence and work with others in a positive and supportive environment.

The support we provide is always person centred, we do this by involving people who know the person well, this includes family and friends, other health and Social Work professionals, Advocacy services and our own staff members.

No previous working experience is needed; full training will be provided to you. We believe having the right values of respect, compassion, inclusion and integrity is all you need to join our team! We would offer you full support in completing your application.

As a Support Practitioner, you will work with individuals who have a wide range of support needs, providing them with practical and emotional support and encouraging them to achieve their own personal outcomes in all aspects of their daily lives e.g. keeping safe, meaningful activities, community involvement, physical health, relationships, emotional health and wellbeing.

Catering Assistant (Part time)

Location: Robin House, Balloch or Rachel House, Kinross

Location: Rachel House, Kinross

Contract: Permanent, Part-time, 7 hours per week on Saturdays between 8am and 6pm (£10.90 per hour) + 6% shift allowance

OR

Permanent, Part-time, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm (£10.90 per hour)

Location: Robin House, Balloch

Contract: Permanent, Part-time, 14 hours per week on Saturdays and Sundays between 8am and 6pm (£10.90 per hour) + 6% shift allowance

OR

Permanent, Part-time, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm (£10.90 per hour) - job share would be considered

Do you have a passion for catering? Do you want to work in an organisation that supports people in the local communities? Are you looking for an employer with a person-centred approach? If the answer is yes, look no further because we have the right role for you!

Your role

Our catering team take enormous pride in providing a high standard of catering within the hospice. We are looking to recruit a Catering Assistant to work alongside our team to ensure we meet the needs of the families, children and young people that we cater for.

We are looking for someone who is a motivated team player, is interested in and takes pride in ensuring that a high standard of kitchen cleanliness, food preparation and good customer service is maintained. Duties will include the preparation of food, basic cooking, food service, kitchen hygiene. You will also play a key role in ensuring that the kitchen and service areas are clean and tidy.

Holding an Elementary Certificate in Food Hygiene would be desirable but not essential as training will be given.

About us

When you join CHAS, you join an organisation that aims to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying. We offer families our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together.

As an employer, we believe that everyone has their part to play in keeping the joy alive for the children and families we support and this is why people are at the heart of what we do. We also work hard to ensure that CHAS is one of the best places to work. That’s why we create a working environment which lets our employees thrive through positive and fulfilling experiences.

What you can expect:

• All working patterns will be considered.
• 35 days annual leave increasing to 40 days after five years’ service.
• Continuation of NHS pension scheme for existing members.
• Lothian Pension Fund membership available.
• Occupational sick pay scheme.
• Organisational maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (which includes free access to counselling & financial advice).
• Employee Retail and Discount Benefits.
• Flexible working options.
• Secondment opportunities.
• Free on-site parking.

Working with CHAS is inspiring and stimulating. For more information about us and our benefits, please see below

chas.org.uk/get-involved/join-our-team/a-new-career-at-chas

If you are still not sure whether this is the right role for you, please feel free to get in touch with us for an informal chat about this post. You can contact David Ross, Catering Team Lead 01577 869368 or Kirsten Keegan, Hotel Services Manager on 01577 869370.

For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on 0131 444 3293 or by emailing careers@chas.org.uk

This role is subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

Do you want to work in an organisation that supports people in the local communities? Are you looking for an employer with a person-centred approach? If the answer is yes, look no further because we have the right role for you!

Key duties include:

• Helping to ensure a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for families, visitors, staff, and volunteers

• Preparing our children and parents bedrooms for their stay with us

• Laundry

About You

• You will be kind, reliable, and friendly with good communication skills.

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience within a healthcare or commercial environment would beneficial but not essential as full training will be given.

• A good understanding of Health and Safety and Infection Control Practices is beneficial but not essential as full training with be given.

• Looking to work somewhere that genuinely makes a difference

About CHAS

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together.

As a Housekeeper you will play an important part in achieving this vision

Do you want to work in an organisation that supports people in the local communities? Are you looking for an employer with a person-centred approach? If the answer is yes, look no further because we have the right role for you!

Key duties include:

• Helping to ensure a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for families, visitors, staff, and volunteers
• Preparing our children and parents bedrooms for their stay with us
• Laundry

About You

• You will be kind, reliable, and friendly with good communication skills.

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience within a healthcare or commercial environment would beneficial but not essential as full training will be given.

• A good understanding of Health and Safety and Infection Control Practices is beneficial but not essential as full training with be given.

• Looking to work somewhere that genuinely makes a difference

What you can expect

• All working patterns will be considered.

• 35 days annual leave increasing to 40 days after five years’ service.

• Competitive salaries with incremental progression.

• Continuation of NHS pension scheme for existing members.

• Lothian Pension Fund membership available.

• Occupational sick pay scheme.

• Organisational maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave.

• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Programme (which includes free access to counselling & financial advice).

• Employee Retail and Discount Benefits.

• Flexible working options.

• Secondment opportunities.

• Free on-site parking.

Rachel House, Kinross - 35hrs per week

Robin House, Balloch - 30 hours per week

Introduction

Do you believe in the power of play? Are you passionate about creating a variety of exciting play experiences for babies, children and young people and their families? Are you a person with the ability to engage and motivate people?

If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen within our organisation for Play Assistants. We are looking for dynamic and energetic people to join our Activities Teams, in both Robin and Rachel House. The candidates will be offered the chance to work with babies, children and young people and their families.

Key Responsibilities

As a Play Assistant, you will be part of a small team that will design and deliver a variety of play experiences and activities for children of all ages and abilities. You will be working in collaboration with other team members, services and agencies ensuring that life enhancing activities will enrich the leisure, play and educational needs for all the babies, children, young people and their families.

About You

You will have excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable manner. You should ideally have relevant post-qualification experience of working with children or young people with complex care needs and a variety of play experience. You should be confident in working autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

About CHAS

At CHAS, staff and volunteers work together as one team, focused on the common goal of reaching every family in Scotland who needs our support. We have a 3:1 ratio of volunteers to staff members in CHAS. All CHAS staff will at some point work with or alongside volunteers and will be expected to support volunteers.

Our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a Play Assistant, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

Benefits of a Career at CHAS

• 35 days annual leave and progressively to 40 days after 5 years’ service. For applicants coming to CHAS from an existing NHS post, your accrued annual leave entitlement will be honoured.

• Free parking at all sites.

• Employee Referral Scheme.

• Essential Car User Allowance for certain job roles.

• Enhanced sick pay and progression to 26 weeks full pay. Twenty six and a half weeks, after 6 years.

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?

If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.

The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.

The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations.

Supporting our Perth locality, the post will be based within the North Perthshire Community Mental Health Team. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.

Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.

Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.

In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.

This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.

Important information: a successful candidate will be expected to work from one of the relevant campuses part of the week. This role is hybrid with home working & on-site at Perth (SVA Perth) or Thurso, Dornoch or Alness (SVA North Highland)

Main Purpose of Role

HISA is a membership-led organisation, and its primary purpose is to be the recognised representative of students to the University of the Highlands and Islands. To do this effectively, it is crucial that the student voice of our members is strong and heard by the institutions.

The main purpose of the Student Voice Assistant role is to facilitate and empower the student's voice and engage with students, elected officers, and external stakeholders to further the improvement of the student experience.

The role will also be a key point of contact for HISA activities at the local Academic Partner, which is supported by our Regional teams and Assistant Voice Managers.

Key Responsibilities

Student Voice and Student Engagement

• Work in partnership with the local UHI Academic Partner to support the activities, communications and running of the HISA Student Voice system.
• Supporting key student voice activities, including Student Voice system training and support, elections and gathering feedback from students within HISA and Academic Partner structures
• Being a key point of contact for students at the academic partner, encouraging them to get involved in their students’ association and extra-curricular activity
• Support the delivery of Students’ Association activities at the Academic Partner, including day-to-day engagement with students and running of key activities and events such as Freshers and Elections
• To support and help develop local clubs, societies, and activities at the academic partner
• Signposting students to the HISA Advice service or other support and guidance for any academic/pastoral issues
• Officer Engagement
• Assist the induction and development of elected officers within the Academic Partner
• Assist in supporting the local elected officers in the operational running of events, campaigns, and activities and their day-to-day roles.
• Help prepare local officers for Board of Management meetings and other committees.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Be a permanent point of contact and liaison between the local officers and the UHI Academic Partner, and through this build good relationships and promote partnership working with college staff
• Engage with contacts in the local communities as directed by the HISA Community Engagement Team
• Collaborative working with other HISA staff members as and when required for the development of the organization and key student engagement strategies

General

• Key administrative duties such as managing shared email inboxes, tracking local finances, generating reports, and keeping records for student voice rep engagement and meetings
• To adhere to all relevant HISA policies, procedures and governing documents at all times.
• To undertake appropriate training and development as required for the role.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, including supporting the organisation during periods of peak workload as and when required
• It may be necessary for the post-holder to work out of hours on occasion e.g. to cover events and extended office opening hours. A system of time off in lieu will operate to cover this.
• A degree of travel between campuses will be expected.

Benefits

- 27 days of annual leave (pro rata)

- Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure days off

- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay

- Flexible & hybrid working patterns

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- CPD & training support opportunities

- paid travel & accommodation for events and in-person meetings

- Office HQ in Inverness

Notes

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Please review the Person Specification from the Job Description & Person Spec document and complete the application according to the requirements.

We have a varied and interesting opportunity for a someone with a communications/public relations background who is able to engage with internal and external audiences to support in communicating the Church’s life and work within the Presbytery of Perth.

As a self-starter you will use your enthusiasm and strong communication skills to identify and secure copy, generate good news stories and share information for e-bulletins, the website and to get media coverage.

Your experience and expertise in IT applications including social media will generate emerging stories and announcements of general interest.

Caledonia Housing Association Group – Board Member opportunities

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Board Member of the Caledonia Housing Association Group. This position is non-remunerated and, although Board meetings are held in Perth, they can be joined virtually so location is open.

As a successful registered social landlord, we pride ourselves on providing high quality housing and services. Our strong and clear purpose, to provide “Homes and Services that make life better”, defines what we do and why we exist. In the current environment, with a cost-of-living crisis and rising food and energy costs, continuing to support our communities by providing access to quality, energy-efficient and affordable social rented homes and ensuring our tenants have access to financial support and help has never been as important.

We are a large organisation that owns and manages more than 7,800 properties across 8 local authority areas, and we employ nearly 200 staff. As a Board member you will have a key role providing the leadership and strategic direction to ensure the organisation continues to grow and develop.

We are looking to appoint people who share our vision and values and are passionate about ensuring people have access to good quality affordable homes and services.

We recognise that a broad and diverse Board composition provides the range of skills and experience key to the high standards of governance which are critical to our continued success.

To complement the existing Board profile, we are keen to hear from people with experience in human resources and organisational development, audit and finance, legal services, IT and digital development, housing and social policy. But we also want our Board to reflect the diversity of the communities and lived experiences of those people we provide housing for and would welcome people with wider knowledge and interest in our work to apply.

There is no requirement to have had any previous Board experience - what is important is a desire to make a difference for our tenants and being prepared to contribute to discussions and decision-making that will help shape our future.

This is an important time to join the Caledonia Housing Association Group as we continue to build new homes and invest in our services, existing homes and communities to provide the support our tenants need. We hope that you are encouraged to apply for this rewarding and personal development opportunity.

Home-Start is the leading family support charity striving to give young children the best possible start in life. We work with families to help them overcome issues such as isolation, mental health difficulties, bereavement, family breakdown, addiction, physical ill-health and many others.

We were the first Home-Start in Scotland and have been supporting local families in Perth & Kinross for over 35 years.

Home Start-Perth and Kinross currently has vacancies for trustees.

Trustees undertake a wide range of roles but are mainly responsible for making the charity effective, providing overall direction and maintaining sound management of funds. We are especially keen to hear from anyone with a financial experience background.

Trustees help make decisions and guide the charity to deliver the best possible service for the families it supports. Being a trustee can be hard work, but it is also very rewarding, giving many opportunities for personal development and the chance to give something back to your local community.

We are looking for specialist skills like finance, IT, fundraising and marketing but if you don’t have these, please do offer your own life experience and skills.

We need a range of experience and perspectives on what we do to improve our decisions and strengthen our organisation. Our aim is that together we proactively encourage inclusion and equality through our policies, service design, staff management and sustainable finances.

What’s in it for you?

You can give back to others using your existing skills and experience and what you’ve learned along the way. It can help you with your own personal and career development by growing your experience and knowledge of the voluntary sector with training and the support of experienced board members. Home-Start Perth and Kinross is an independent charity, but we are affiliated to the national organisation Home-Start UK which means that trustees can also access national training, networking and support.

We encourage you to apply if you are keen to..

• commit to supporting families with young children in the Perth and Kinross area
• play a role as part of a small team in steering and sustaining the charity
• share your own skills and experience to improve our support to families
• learn along the way
• give your time voluntarily, through agreed expenses will be reimbursed

What does it involve?

You will need to commit to six meetings a year. In between board meetings you will be responding to emails and reading papers and perhaps attending another one or two other meetings.