Total 64 job vacancies by Renfrewshire Council

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As an Additional Support Needs Assistant, you will be committed to working with young people/pupils with Additional Support Needs and be deployed to support young people within schools and other establishments across Renfrewshire.

Whilst responsible to the head teacher/head of establishment, you will work under the direction of and in partnership with nominated class teachers.

It is essential that you have experience of working with and/or caring for Pre 5, Primary or Secondary age children, together with demonstrable literacy, numeracy skills and experience of ICT equipment and associated software packages.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 12 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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As an Additional Support Needs Assistant, you will be committed to working with young people/pupils with Additional Support Needs and be deployed to support young people within schools and other establishments across Renfrewshire.

Whilst responsible to the head teacher/head of establishment, you will work under the direction of and in partnership with nominated class teachers.

It is essential that you have experience of working with and/or caring for Pre 5, Primary or Secondary age children, together with demonstrable literacy, numeracy skills and experience of ICT equipment and associated software packages.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 12 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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As an Additional Support Needs Assistant, you will be committed to working with young people/pupils with Additional Support Needs and be deployed to support young people within schools and other establishments across Renfrewshire.

Whilst responsible to the head teacher/head of establishment, you will work under the direction of and in partnership with nominated class teachers.

It is essential that you have experience of working with and/or caring for Pre 5, Primary or Secondary age children, together with demonstrable literacy, numeracy skills and experience of ICT equipment and associated software packages.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 6 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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As an Additional Support Needs Assistant, you will be committed to working with young people/pupils with Additional Support Needs and be deployed to support young people within schools and other establishments across Renfrewshire.

Whilst responsible to the head teacher/head of establishment, you will work under the direction of and in partnership with nominated class teachers.

It is essential that you have experience of working with and/or caring for Pre 5, Primary or Secondary age children, together with demonstrable literacy, numeracy skills and experience of ICT equipment and associated software packages.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 12 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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This is an exciting time for East Renfrewshire and we are looking for an energetic, strategic thinking, creative Team Manager who has the right values, experience and leadership to work within our Intensive Family Support Team. The team comprises of social work and health staff who have responsibility for working with colleagues in children’s and justice services to offer intensive support to families. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues within community team services by supporting operational duties and providing additional oversight to child protection and complex cases. This post holder will uniquely help shape and lead on targeted, tailored whole family support delivering compassionate and trauma informed social work support for children, parents and their wider communities.

You will be involved in financial and other resource management, performance management, and service development and will be expected to promote targeted interventions for children, young people and their families within our integrated model of health and social care. We are keen to hear from individuals that are committed to our vision and have a strong value base who remain compassionate when faced with complex situations. You will be committed to ensuring a timely, risk sensible and strength based practices which are focus around our ‘Signs of Safety model’.

The team manager role is key in shaping our vision and the post holders will demonstrate enthusiasm to both the communities we serve and staff they support.

Applicants will hold a professional social work qualification and be able to demonstrate considerable social work experience, whilst previous supervisory experience, project planning and organisational, analytical and communication skills will be an advantage.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must complete registration within the first 6 months of employment).

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

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Working as part of a dedicated team, you will be responsible for the delivery of day care to adults who have a learning disability, consistent with Social Work policies and procedures including assisting service users to meet their needs as detailed in their care plans in a way which respects their dignity as individuals, maximising their levels of independence and promoting their inclusion within the wider community.

You must enjoy working with people who have learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder and have an understanding of their needs; be an effective communicator, showing a professional and courteous manner to service users, carers, other professionals and agencies; be able to work on your own initiative and be a team player, be honest and enthusiastic with the capacity to learn and apply new skills. You must be available to work flexibly as required.

It is also essential you are registered or willing to register with the SSSC or other appropriate Social Care Regulatory Body.

Possession of a SVQ Level 2 in Social Care is desirable, while the commitment and capacity to achieve this qualification is essential.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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Applicants will be required to assist in the delivery of a high quality education and care service to pre 5 children and their families and to work as part of the management team to assist in the effective management of the nursery.

The main duties of the post will include planning and implementation of an appropriate curriculum for children aged 3-5 years, assessment recording and reporting on children’s progress; supporting staff in curriculum planning, assessment and observation practices, monitoring the development and implementation of IEPs, developing parental participation, promoting work with other agencies and contributing to the management of the service.

You must hold a Relevant practice qualification in early learning and childcare: HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7 or SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 7) or equivalent.

Have Experience of working in an early learning and childcare setting, planning and delivering a relevant and inclusive curriculum and assessment and documentation of children’s learning in line with national and local guidance.

Knowledge of current local and national curriculum guidance relevant to early learning and childcare, including GIRFEC, Child Protection and Inclusion, Knowledge of child development and planning and assessment processes to support children’s learning and development and awareness of health and safety requirements and an ability to undertake risk assessments are essential.

All applicants must within the designated timeline, meet the registration requirements of SSSC as Practitioner of Day Care of Children Service

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage our Civil Contingencies Service (CCS), a shared service under the partnership of East Renfrewshire Council, Inverclyde Council, Renfrewshire Council and West Dunbartonshire Council.

You will provide professional advice to Chief Executives across the Partnership, Elected Members and other Chief Officers as required.

Leading your team, you will facilitate the delivery of high quality statutory civil contingencies and resilience preparations and response across and within the local authorities and health and social care partnerships. You will ensure that key personnel are suitably trained, delivering training, and exercising to employees.

You will manage and participate in, the provision of a 24/7 out of hours duty rota to respond to potential emergency situations across the full geographic area using your experience, expertise, and knowledge to advise senior colleagues.

You will work with relevant national, regional, and local agencies and partners to understand and assess the ongoing and changing nature of risks and threats across the area, liaising with relevant leads in each Council/HSCP in the Partnership to develop and recommend a strategic, tactical, and operational response to these.

You must have a degree or other relevant qualification in civil contingencies, emergency management or resilience field, significant demonstrable experience of developing, influencing and motivating the resilience focus and direction of a large organisation, both strategically and corporately and extensive practical experience in responding to major emergency incidents, with suitable evidence of successful incident management decision making, reputational awareness and co-ordination skills.

You must also have demonstrable experience of Integrated Emergency Management practice and principles and experience of leading and chairing local authority and national groups.

Experience of leading, establishing or promoting major resilience projects, requiring multi-agency and partnership collaboration and a knowledge of the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and “Preparing Scotland” resilience agenda are essential.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an appetite for challenges who can think creatively, and problem solve in real-time. You can engage and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and influence and inspire confidence in others while working under pressure.

It is essential you have IT skills and effective written and oral communications skills with the ability to converse with, and advise, a wide range of stakeholders.
A full UK driving licence is essential. Experience of working at tactical and strategic levels within an organisation and with the emergency services and other response agencies is desirable.

For further information, contact Gill Darbyshire, Senior Service Development Manager, gill.darbyshire@renfrewshire.gov.uk

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Do you have a genuine compassion for others and are motivated by helping people live the best life they can? If the answer is yes, then apply to join our Care at Home team.

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership delivers high quality home care services to people of all ages and with different care needs. We provide a wide range of support to assist people to maintain their independence and well-being within the community.

As a Home Care Worker, you would be supporting individuals with a variety of daily living tasks which people may struggle with on their own.

Our vision is for Renfrewshire to be a caring place where people are treated as individuals and are supported to live well. We are committed to ensuring the individual is at the heart of their care and support whilst honouring their values, needs and preferences.

It is essential you have experience of working in a care setting and delivering intimate personal care or in an informal or personal capacity.

You should have an awareness of a range of limiting long – term conditions and the impact on people’s lives, demonstrate an ability to monitor and report changes in the identified needs of service users and have an ability to form positive relationships with service users and colleagues.

We are looking for caring, compassionate, patient, and professional people with a responsible approach to sensitive information. who have a drive to make a difference.

You should also be able to demonstrate within your application that you are reliable and flexible with the ability to work a shift pattern, work on your own as well as working as part of a team.

It is important you can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing and are able to monitor and report changes in the identified needs of those you support.

If successful, you will receive training and be provided with a uniform and all personal protective equipment (including a smartphone) required to undertake the role safely and effectively.

We are currently recruiting for, and have available roles in the following areas of Renfrewshire:

Foxbar; Glenburn; Lochfield; Hawkhead; Ralston; Whitehaugh; Renfrew; Reablement Renfrewshire Wide

We have the following contracts available:

21 hours per week, working a combination of early and back shifts. Early shift 07:00-13:00 Back shift 16:00-22:00

35 hour split shift, working early and back shift.

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday 07:00-12:00 and 16:00-21:00 or 08:00-13:00 and 17:00-22:00

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 07:00-12:00 and 16:00-21:00 or 08:00-13:00 and 17:00-22:00

Please note: This post requires you to obtain Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration within 6 months of employment and to have or to have the ability to undertake and attain SVQ Level 2 in Care or an equivalent qualification at level 5 (SCQF) or above if not already in possession of to meet the requirements of registration to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

This post is considered regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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You will be part of a business support team and provide efficient and effective administrative support. You should have experience of dealing with a variety of general enquires and providing excellent customer service.

You must be computer literate and have experience of working with a variety of ICT systems and packages e.g. Microsoft Office.

On completion of additional years of service by 1 January of each year, following the anniversary of the date of appointment, your term time salary will be adjusted to include a payment in lieu of the additional leave day accrued at the beginning of each leave year for the first 10 years of service.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

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We have an exciting and permanent opportunity to join our Housing Business Support team. The post will play a key part of the core Business Support Team for Housing Services and will provide efficient and effective administrative support to all sections within the service

We need someone who has excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills and will have a track record in similar roles. They will have an eye for detail and continually produce high quality work for the housing service. The post-holder will support the delivery of an effective Purchase to Pay process within Housing and continuously improve our business support processes.

Ideally the successful post holder will also have the desirable requirements or experience as set out in the person specification.

*Depending upon the needs of the service, staff in Hybrid roles will typically work from home for up to 40-60% of the time where the needs of the service can still be met.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

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We have an exciting temporary and permanent opportunity to join our friendly and supportive temporary accommodation team. As part of this role you will be responsible for planning and delivering appropriate support services to homeless and potentially homeless households.

We need someone who has experience and passion for supporting people. You will need to have had a wider backround as you will be working with a range of people, who are experiencing difficulties. You will need experience in doing assessments, care plans, referrals, risk assessments, duty and be able to produce accurate and easily understood reports. You will need to prioritize and where appropriate meet deadlines. You should be non judgemental and able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Managing your own caseload is essential.

Ideally the successful post holder will have a rounded background and as this is an essential service you will be office and community based. This role is not hybrid.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must complete registration within the first 6 months of employment).

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

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We have an exciting permanent opportunity to join our friendly team in a vital role as pupil support assistant. As part of this role you will be responsible for providing additional support to our pupils, including personal and medical care, supporting children in our cooking kitchen to develop essential skills.

We need someone who has a positive disposition and the ability to work as part of our team. We would like the successful candidate to display our school values of creativity, honesty, ambition, respect, responsibility and trust.

The successful candidate should display good inter-personal skills and build positive, nurturing relationships with all stake holders.

On completion of additional years of service by 1 January of each year, following the anniversary of the date of appointment, your term time salary will be adjusted to include a payment in lieu of the additional leave day accrued at the beginning of each leave year for the first 10 years of service.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.

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1x 27.50hr post (£16,251.83 - £17,789.31)

1x 10.00hr post (£5,909.76 - £6,468.84)

As an Additional Support Needs Assistant, you will be committed to working with young people/pupils with Additional Support Needs and be deployed to support young people within schools and other establishments across Renfrewshire.

Whilst responsible to the head teacher/head of establishment, you will work under the direction of and in partnership with nominated class teachers.

It is essential that you have experience of working with and/or caring for Pre 5, Primary or Secondary age children, together with demonstrable literacy, numeracy skills and experience of ICT equipment and associated software packages.

Please note that this post is temporary, subject to business needs and funding for 9 months or until the requirement for the post ceases, whichever date is the earlier.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a new service development within Renfrewshire.

We are looking for innovative, enthusiastic, and experienced practitioners to be part of a team responsible for complex planning and decision making in relation to children who require to have a Child Protection Meeting or Looked After Review. The role will undertake this critical function in respect of children in need of care and protection. It will provide quality assurance across the service, identify when practice improvements are required and feed this into ongoing service development work.

As an Independent Decision Maker (IDM) you will lead the effective delivery of council priorities to vulnerable children involved in Child Protection or Looked After process. Your role will be to carry out statutory reviews for Looked After Children and chair Child Protection Planning Meetings (CPPM). You will take the lead in promoting and further developing high standards in review processes and CPPM’s through quality assurance monitoring and training within Children's Services and with partner agencies.

You will need to have a good knowledge of Care Planning and Reviewing regulations, a good understanding of current safeguarding and child protection issues; underpinning guidance and legislation relating to children.

You must be a qualified Social Worker, registered with the SSSC and have significant experience in working within children’s settings. You should have knowledge and experience of management and supervision of people and be able to demonstrate influencing skills and a capacity to work under pressure and as part of a team. Above all, you must be able to demonstrate your passion and commitment to improving outcomes for the children and families within Renfrewshire.

If you wish to discuss this post please contact Alison Fleming, Senior Manager, Quality Assurance alison.fleming@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

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