Total 67 job vacancies by Falkirk Council

Job Advert

We are proud to have a workforce with values that promote human rights, social justice and professional integrity. We recognise the importance of diversity within our organisation that reflects the communities we serve.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced family support worker to join Falkirk Council and lead on the delivery of a bespoke family support pilot developed collaboratively by Children’s and Place Services.

This post is to provide person centred family support to children and families who have lived in temporary accommodation for lengthy periods of time. The post holder will use the Outcome Star model to undertake assessment of need, helping families to identify and overcome the wider factors impacting on their ability to sustain a permanent tenancy.

A strength-based approach is essential in working alongside families to identify solutions in respect of their family life. Therefore, experience of supporting families in overcoming challenges with family relationships and routines, the impact of domestic abuse, emotional wellbeing and school attendance is desirable.

You will be based in the Temporary Accommodation Team to develop a strong understanding of the housing application system and support families in this process. They will also be required to work closely with key partners across social work, education, employment, and mental health services to support the development of stronger support networks for families. Strong communication skills and experience of working collaboratively with partners is essential.

This post is temporary until February 2026 and has been created to support Children’s and Place Services in its ongoing work to improve outcomes for children and families in the local area. Supervision and support with be provided on a regular basis.

The successful candidate will be required to maintain PVG scheme membership.

You should be mobile across the council area and show commitment to your continuous development.

We have a dynamic and forward-thinking workforce, who are committed to make a positive difference for people accessing services and living in our communities. Trauma informed, relationships and strengths based social work sits at the heart of our practice.

We promote a culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. This supports our mission to be recognised as a learning organisation promoting openness, creativity, and experimentation across the workforce.

We work hard to develop our staff and expose them to a wide range of opportunities. We encourage our workforce to acquire and share knowledge, information, and resources. We nurture innovation, including service co-design that’s shaped by lived experiences and we provide freedom to try new things, to risk failure and to learn from both mistakes, and promising and good practice.

When it comes to taking care of our employees, we are proud to offer:

• Supportive team structure
• Time for reflective supervision
• A culture where your voice matters and opportunities are available to shape how we work together as a team, service and across the Council and partnerships.
• Bespoke training and a range of career development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and mobile /flexible working supporting work life balance.
• Competitive salaries
• Local Government pension scheme and employee benefits and rewards scheme

For an informal discussion please contact Laura Lowrie laura.lowrie@falkirk.gov.uk or Joanna Stewart joanna.stewart@falkirk.gov.uk

Interview date will be 11th December 2024.

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Job Advert

As part of Burnbraes restructure we are looking to recruit to fulfil our goals for the service. Burnbrae is a 28 bedded residential care home supporting older adults who have a range of differing needs such as a mental health diagnosis, Dementia and/or frailty.

Our service is part of the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership where we work closely with other professionals within a multidisciplinary team. Burnbrae is a well-established care home with a highly experienced, motivated, and passionate team of staff. We endeavour to work together to ensure we provide a warm and welcoming environment focused on person-centred care for all who live within Burnbrae alongside a supportive place of work for our colleagues.

We are located near the centre of Falkirk within beautiful surroundings and with multiple accessible public transport options nearby.

Within our service, there are multiple learning opportunities for staff. We place importance on training, development, and opportunities to progress within a supportive environment.

It is essential that candidates have knowledge and experience of care. It is desirable that this experience is gained from working with older adults, particularly those who have a mental health diagnosis. The candidate should have good communication and interpersonal skills, versatility in their role, an eagerness to learn and develop, an ability to prioritise workload and time management, be a team-player alongside have experience of assessment, support planning, risk assessing and case recording.

Moving and Handling training together with an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential as there are opportunities to undertake this qualification within the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership. The candidate must be able to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Care Home Services for older adults and hold or obtain the relevant qualification within the regulatory time scale.

You will work 37 hours per week which will include backshifts and weekends on a three weekly shift rota basis.

This post is temporary until December 2025 due to service requirement.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

If you feel you have the relevant skills, knowledge and attributes for this post and would like to work within our service where you could make a difference to someone’s life and lead a fulfilling career then please apply now.

For further information please contact Samantha Sheldon-Brown on (01324) 501850.

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Falkirk Council are looking to recruit Support for Learning Assistants for Hallglen Primary School. You will provide support for teachers and children to enhance experiences and achievement for children. You will undertake a range of support activities with regard to general supervision, safety, care and well-being of the children.

Good communication skills are essential and you should enjoy working as part of a team.

Various hours are available on a term time basis.

This post is temporary until June 2025 with the possibility of continuation into the following session.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

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Summerford House Reablement service is a 27 bedded resource centre providing short term reablement care to adults over the age of 55 within the Falkirk area. Taking a “doing with” approach we support people to rebuild, retain or regain their skills and confidence – maximising independence to support a safe discharge home.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to join our experienced, motivated and passionate team. Working in a fast-paced environment you will support admissions from hospital and the community, working with the service users to achieve and maintain their independence. You will work as part of a team of social care staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and rehab support workers, working jointly in a multi disciplinary team providing direct care to support service users to achieve their goals, maximise their independence and support a safe discharge home.

You will work to Health and Social Care Standards My Support My Life to deliver a high level of person centred reablement care and will be supported with training and development opportunities to fulfil your role as social care worker.

You must have experience of or an understanding of the care needs of older people and the effects of ageing and disability. You will be skilled in assessment and recording. You must have good communication skills, a flexible positive attitude and be able to work as part of a team but also to manage your own workload, use your initiative and work on your own.

Part time permanent contract of 13.5 hours per week – you will be required to work nights on a shift rota basis which will include weekends.

An SVQ level 3 in social care or the willingness to work towards this together with moving and handling training would be desirable.

You must be able to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Care Home Services for older adults and hold or obtain the relevant qualification within the regulatory time scale of three years.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain and maintain PVG scheme membership.

For any informal enquiries please contact Carolanne Campbell Resource Centre Manager on 01324 501842 or carolanne.campbell@falkirk.gov.uk

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Do you have experience of providing support in a family or work setting and want to make a difference to people’s lives?

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate and flexible individual who understands and respects the rights of other people? If so, we want you to come and join our care at home and reablement teams in Falkirk.

Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership delivers high quality care and support to people of all ages and with varying levels of need. Your role will include supporting service users to maintain and develop their daily living skills and improve independence.

Our service operates 7 days per week between 7:30am and 10pm and has both full-time and part-time hours available across the 4 housing with care buildings.

The hours available are part- and full-time hours per week. Work patterns will be discussed at interview.

As an employee, you would receive a wide range of benefits including:

• induction and developmental training
• paid holidays
• professional qualification (SVQ 2 Health & Social Care)
• local government pension scheme
• career progression opportunities
• staff benefits & discounts
• family friendly policies

A level of flexibility is required to meet the exigencies of the service.

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council within the first 6 months of working with Falkirk Council is a requirement of the post. You will also be required to achieve an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care within an agreed timescale if you have not already achieved this award.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

If you would like an informal chat or to find out further information on what being a Housing with care worker means, please contact Lynn Adams 01324 504150.

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Do you have experience of providing support in a family or work setting and want to make a difference to people’s lives?

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate and flexible individual who understands and respects the rights of other people? If so, we want you to come and join our care at home and reablement teams in Falkirk.

Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership delivers high quality care and support to people of all ages and with varying levels of need. Your role will include supporting service users to maintain and develop their daily living skills and improve independence.

Our service operates 7 days per week between 7:30am and 10pm. You will work on an as and when required basis. This will include weekend, term time and holiday cover.

As an employee, you would receive a wide range of benefits including:

• induction and developmental training
• an hourly rate of £13.37
• payment monthly for accrued annual leave calculated as a % of casual hours worked in the previous month
• professional qualification (SVQ 2 Health & Social Care)
• local government pension scheme
• travel costs between visits are reimbursed within HMRC levels

A level of flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service. Housing with care supports 4 building within the Falkirk Area and you may be required to work across all buildings.

Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council within the first 6 months of working with Falkirk Council is a requirement of the post. You will also be required to achieve an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care within an agreed timescale if you have not already achieved this award.

If you are the successful candidate for the role of Casual Housing with care worker, you will be working with vulnerable adults which is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Registration with the SSSC is essential for this post as is the ability to maintain PVG membership. The successful applicant will have their SSSC registration covered under the paid entry costs scheme funded by the Scottish Government.

All posts involve periods of lone working.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

If you would like an informal chat or to find out further information on what being a Housing with care worker means, please contact Lynn Adams on 01324 504150.

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Falkirk Council is inviting applications to undertake the role of Housing Support Assistant on a permanent basis delivering trauma-informed support to the residents of the Castings.

If you are keen to learn new skills in a challenging environment, gain valuable experience and make a difference to people’s lives then the Castings is for you. You will be working alongside an established team delivering person-centered support to vulnerable adults in a housing support service.

The Castings is beginning a magical transformation, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to be a part of this journey. Educated to, or working towards, SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent, you will be familiar with the SSSC codes of practice. You will also have a sound knowledge of the causes of homelessness as well as being acquainted with homeless legislation. You must have a working knowledge of the benefits system and welfare rights.

It's an exciting, challenging and rewarding time to become a Falkirk Council employee. We need motivated and talented people to join us on our journey to become the Council of the Future, one that is responsive, innovative, trusted, and ambitious.

You will work 15 hours per week. Shift Time 07:30 hrs. – 15:00 hrs & 14:45 hrs. – 22:15 hrs, Saturday & Sunday.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

For an informal discussion please contact Lesley Forbes on 01324 501905.

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Summerford House Reablement service is a 27 bedded resource centre providing short term reablement care to adults over the age of 55 within the Falkirk area. Taking a “doing with” approach we support people to rebuild, retain or regain their skills and confidence – maximising independence to support a safe discharge home.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for successful candidates to join our experienced, motivated and passionate team. Working in a fast-paced environment you will support admissions from hospital and the community, working with the service users to achieve and maintain their independence. You will work as part of a team of social care staff, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and rehab support workers, working jointly in a multi disciplinary team providing direct care to support service users to achieve their goals, maximise their independence and support a safe discharge home.

You will work to Health and Social Care Standards My Support My Life to deliver a high level of person centred reablement care and will be supported with training and development opportunities to fulfil your role as social care worker.

You must have experience of or an understanding of the care needs of older people and the effects of ageing and disability. You will be skilled in assessment and recording. You must have good communication skills, a flexible positive attitude and be able to work as part of a team but also to manage your own workload, use your initiative and work on your own.

Temporary contract of 37 hours per week – you will be required to work on a shift rota basis covering a variety of shifts which will include evenings and weekends.

An SVQ level 3 in social care or the willingness to work towards this together with moving and handling training would be desirable.

You must be able to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Care Home Services for older adults and hold or obtain the relevant qualification within the regulatory time scale of three years.

This post is temporary until May 2025 due to service requirement.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain and maintain PVG scheme membership.

For any informal enquiries please contact Carolanne Campbell Resource Centre Manager on 01324 501842 or carolanne.campbell@falkirk.gov.uk

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We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for great customer service to join our team at the 5-star rated Helix Visitor Centre next to The Kelpies. As a customer service assistant, you will be the face of our business and will help provide a 5 star visitor experience for all visitors to The Helix. We are looking for individuals who display a positive attitude, are passionate, organised and can successfully work as part of a team. A strong willingness to learn is also critical.

As employee of Falkirk Council you would be entitled to the following:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to carry out a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please fill in the form on My Job Scotland with as much detail as possible to allow us to get the best possible picture of who you are and what your experiences have been. Successful postholders will be subject to a basic disclosure check.

This is a casual contract and we were looking mainly for cover Monday to Friday, although weekend working is available.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Jonathan Reid on 01324 590600.

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Grahamston House is resource centre/care home for older individuals living with dementia and associated physical health conditions.

You will be responsible, as part of a team, for the provision of high-quality person-centred care for each individual. Have knowledge and experience of good care practice in meeting the needs of older people with dementia and those who are clinically frail.

The successful candidate will demonstrate skills in assessment, support planning and recording. You will hold excellent communication skills, be experienced in multidisciplinary working, demonstrate a flexible and positive approach to ensure the best outcomes for the individuals we support.

An SVQ 3 in Social Care is desirable and you must be able to register with the SSSC and qualify within the regulatory timescale of three years.

You will work 37 hrs hours a week, working on a rota/shift basis and includes working weekends.

This post is temporary until March 2025 due to service requirement.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain / maintain PVG scheme membership.

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As part of Burnbraes restructure we are looking to recruit to fulfil our goals for the service. Burnbrae is a 28 bedded residential care home supporting older adults who have a range of differing needs such as a mental health diagnosis, Dementia and/or frailty.

Our service is part of the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership where we work closely with other professionals within a multidisciplinary team. Burnbrae is a well-established care home with a highly experienced, motivated, and passionate team of staff. We endeavour to work together to ensure we provide a warm and welcoming environment focused on person-centred care for all who live within Burnbrae alongside a supportive place of work for our colleagues.

We are located near the centre of Falkirk within beautiful surroundings and with multiple accessible public transport options nearby.

Within our service, there are multiple learning opportunities for staff. We place importance on training, development, and opportunities to progress within a supportive environment.

It is essential that candidates have knowledge and experience of care. It is desirable that this experience is gained from working with older adults, particularly those who have a mental health diagnosis. The candidate should have good communication and interpersonal skills, versatility in their role, an eagerness to learn and develop, an ability to prioritise workload and time management, be a team-player alongside have experience of assessment, support planning, risk assessing and case recording.

Moving and Handling training together with an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential as there are opportunities to undertake this qualification within the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership. The candidate must be able to register with the SSSC as a Practitioner in Care Home Services for older adults and hold or obtain the relevant qualification within the regulatory time scale. The successful candidate will also need to obtain and maintain a PVG scheme membership.

You will work 37 hours per week which will include backshifts and weekends on a three weekly shift rota basis.

This post is temporary until June 2025 due to service requirement.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

If you feel you have the relevant skills, knowledge and attributes for this post and would like to work within our service where you could make a difference to someone’s life and lead a fulfilling career then please apply now.

For further information please contact Samantha Sheldon-Brown on (01324) 501850.

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You will be part of a team that provides an efficient, professional and comprehensive support service for a large secondary school.

You will be providing teacher and pupil support to enhance pupil achievement. As required at advanced level, this post holder will be based primarily within our Health Faculty to assist the Home Economics Department with class preparations for practical teaching classes. It would be advantageous if applicants already held a Food Hygiene certificate, if not please note that the successful candidate must undertake this training.

You will also undertake a wide range of whole school support activities and pupil support with regards to the general supervision, safety, care and wellbeing of the pupils which may include covering our medical provision.

Good communication and organisational skills are required and you should enjoy working as part of a team. You should have some experience of working with children, ideally in an educational setting. Successful candidates must also undertake training in manual Handling and First Aid.

You will work 29 hours per week on a term time basis.

This post is temporary until August 2025 due to service requirement.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

For an informal discussion please contact Kirsty Wilsdon, Resource Manager, Falkirk High School on 01324 679010.

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Can you ‘MAKE IT HAPPEN’?

To support the Council’s drive to become Council of the Future we are now looking to appoint on a full time permanent basis a dynamic and enthusiastic Customer & Business Support Assistant who will enjoy working in an environment of continuous change and improvement.

You will be educated to SVQ level 2 or equivalent, with a positive ‘can do’ attitude, the drive to ‘make it happen’ in a busy working environment delivering a high-quality responsive Customer & Business support service across a diverse range of services.

Ideally you will possess strong written and oral communication skills, knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, Call handling and data protection legislation requirements.

You must be able to work accurately to deadlines within a busy team ensuring excellent customer support to both internal and external customers.

This role will involve some element of hybrid working which will be a combination of home and office working but Service demands will dictate as/when hybrid working will be suitable for the post holder.

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Falkirk Council’s Inclusion and Wellbeing service is seeking to recruit experienced Support for Learning Assistants who are highly skilled practitioners and committed to delivering the very best experiences for our children and young people.

The key policy document for Falkirk Schools is Learning to Achieve. This was co-created by head teachers, teachers, early year’s practitioners, support staff, parents/carers, pupils and other partners.

It sets out clearly our aims for all learners.

Successful applicants will:

• hold an appropriate qualification.
• have significant experience in supporting children and young people who a range of Social, Emotional and Behavioural needs.
• have experience in supporting pupils and young people diagnosed with ASD.
• be willing to work across the service to support both primary and secondary aged pupils.
• be already trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Techniques or be willing to undertake the training.

Successful applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend:

• A formal interview, focussing on your knowledge of GIRFEC and social/emotional needs.
• A school visit.

You will work 30 hours per week on a term time basis.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership and approval by Disclosure Scotland.

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post.

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**Please note that due to the nature of the work of the Women's Service it is an occupational requirement that this post is open to female applicants only. **

In Falkirk we are proud and passionate about the work we do.

We are proud to have a workforce with values that promote human rights, social justice and professional integrity. We recognise the importance of diversity within our organisation that reflects the communities we serve.

We are looking for:

An ambitious and motivated registered social worker to join our Women’s Service Team in Falkirk. Applicants will have experience of working with individuals involved in the Justice System and practice experience in working with women. You will have experience of the case management of individuals subject to community-based orders and licences, be a proficient report writer with a proven ability to assess and manage risk. You must have a good knowledge of the legislation and guidance relating to justice services and be accredited in the use of risk assessment tools.

This social worker will work as part of the Women’s Service team to deliver bespoke, needs led, trauma informed and gender specific support to women receiving services. This will be in line with the vision, values, legislation, policies and procedures for Justice Services.

*Please note applications will only be accepted from qualified social workers who fully meet the post criteria, who are already registered with SSSC and are able to work in the UK.

*Please note that due to the nature of the work of the Women’s Service it is an occupational requirement that this post is open to female applicants only*

Why you should consider Falkirk as the next step in your Social Work career.

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Hear from our workers on their experiences of a career with Falkirk Justice Services: https://youtu.be/9bjFcxX6f_w

We have a dynamic and forward-thinking workforce, who are committed to make a positive difference for people accessing services and living in our communities. Trauma informed, relationships and strengths based social work sits at the heart of our practice.

We promote a culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. This supports our mission to be recognised as a learning organisation promoting openness, creativity, and experimentation across the workforce.

We work hard to develop our staff and expose them to a wide range of opportunities. We encourage our workforce to acquire and share knowledge, information, and resources.

When it comes to taking care of our employees, we are proud to offer:

• Supportive team structure
• Time for reflective supervision
• A culture where your voice matters and opportunities are available to shape how we work together as a team, service and across the Council and partnerships.
• Bespoke training and a range of career development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and mobile /flexible working supporting work life balance.
• Competitive salaries
• Local Government pension scheme and employee benefits and rewards scheme

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

If you would like more information please contact Claire Rodger, Assistant Team Manager on 01324 501070 (Tuesday to Thursday).

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