Total 120 job vacancies by Renfrewshire Council

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Swim Instructor, Casual, Renfrewshire, £12.00 -£15.00 per hour

Please open the above attachment for the Job Description and Person Specification.

To deliver high quality swimming instructional sessions to children & adults with varying ability with the emphasis on teaching basic aquatic skills and assisting with advancement of swimmers through the ‘Learn to Swim’ programme pathway framework.

Applicants must be flexible to work across our centres and hold a recognised swimming teacher qualification.

Closing date: 5 May 2024

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

To apply, please click the "apply now" button below.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland PVG check.

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Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.

All applicants should apply online at https://www.oneren.org/work-with-us/join-our-team/ where job outline and person spec is available.

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There’s never been a better time to join Renfrewshire Council.

We are delivering an exciting programme of regeneration initiatives and projects in Renfrewshire - an ambitious programme for an area with huge potential. Regeneration is at the heart of the Council’s work, with the area’s town centres, economy, culture and heritage at the top of the agenda to deliver high quality places for the area’s communities, businesses and visitors.

We are expanding our award-winning, multi-disciplinary Regeneration team and need enthusiastic people with the skills to deliver our ambitious agenda to the maximum benefit of Renfrewshire. We expect you to have a passion for regeneration and an understanding of the inter-relationships and partnerships necessary to deliver successful projects and initiatives. You will assist in the development and delivery of a range of regeneration projects.

It is essential that you are educated to degree level or equivalent in Planning / Regeneration / Architecture / Surveying or a related discipline. You will have experience in producing and using spreadsheets and other analytical information technology tools; carry out surveys and site visits; knowledge of current planning and regeneration issues; ability to read and use plans and communicate effectively with professionals, contractors and the community.

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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We are looking for a well organised individual to ensure an effective clerical support service is provided to our stakeholders and customers.

Duties for the post include providing an effective financial business support service, including the handling and recording of both Council and client fund monies; processing manual and computerised financial, client and service information; producing and analysing reports; document production including typing letters & reports; processing purchase orders; providing basic IT assistance and instructing, allocating and checking work of employees and, offering advice and guidance to clerical assistants where required.

You will work as part of the Customer & Business Services team supporting multiple social work establishments across Renfrewshire. You may work independently or as part of an onsite team and will be first point of contact for clerical support to local managers and their staff. Effective organisational skills and a flexible approach are therefore essential, as are effective communication skills as you will be working in busy establishments supporting social work clients or their families.

It is essential that you have experience of working in a clerical role and carrying out a wide range of support duties, as well as working with a range of software packages including Microsoft Excel and databases. It is also essential that you have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, work to deadlines and quality standards and have effective customer service skills as well as being self-motivated and resilient when handling some challenging and vulnerable client groups.

It is desirable that you have knowledge of procurement systems as well as service user / customer information systems. Previous experience of supervising staff is also desirable along with an SVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.

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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Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Facilities Operative who can demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to deliver a high quality, modern Soft Facilities Management service in schools across Renfrewshire.

You will have responsibility, at site level, for the supervision of staff, ensuring effective delivery of all aspects of the Soft FM service which includes: building and grounds cleaning; catering; school crossing patrol; security; and any other related services. It is desirable that you have previous supervisory experience and are willing to undertake training.

You will have a flexible approach to working hours and have experience of working in a customer focused environment and be willing and enthusiastic to work as part of a team. It is desirable that you have previous Soft FM experience in a similar environment.

You will have literacy, numeracy and IT skills and it is desirable that you have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and colleagues.

It is essential that you have a REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or are willing to work towards this.

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.

Locations: 1x St Anthony's Primary School

1x Kilbarchan Primary School

Working Pattern: 2x 35hour position to be worked between the hours of 0700-1500, Monday to Friday, 52 Weeks.

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You will be required to ensure the safety of children and pedestrians crossing the road. You must wear the appropriate uniform and use the equipment provided to ensure the safety of children, pedestrians and yourself.

Main duties of the post include; maintain control over children who are awaiting your instructions to cross; report any problems or difficulties to the facilities co-ordinator; co-operate with the introduction of new procedures and/or new equipment/ technology and be conversant with and operate at all times with the current Health and Safety at Work Legislation.

It is essential that you have effective communication skills, be able to demonstrate road sense knowledge and be able to work in inclement weather.

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.

Location: 1x Blackstoun Road/ Glencoats

1x George Street/West School

Pattern: 2x 10hour position working between the hours of 0815-0915 & 1430-1530, Monday to Friday, Term Time.

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You will be required to ensure the safety of children and pedestrians crossing the road. You must wear the appropriate uniform and use the equipment provided to ensure the safety of children, pedestrians and yourself.

Main duties of the post include; maintain control over children who are awaiting your instructions to cross; report any problems or difficulties to the facilities co-ordinator; co-operate with the introduction of new procedures and/or new equipment/ technology and be conversant with and operate at all times with the current Health and Safety at Work Legislation.

It is essential that you have effective communication skills and a friendly, outgoing approach.

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.

Locations:

1x Main Street/St Fillan’s.

1x Barrhill Road/School Campus.

1x Old Greenock Road/Ferry Road

Working Pattern:

3x 10hour position to be worked between the hours of 0815-0915 & 1430-1530, Monday to Friday, Term Time.

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified or recent graduate to contribute to the Council’s high quality planning service provision and to gain good practical experience. The post will involve assisting in the production of the next Local Development Plan, planning guidance, development briefs, land use audits and other planning policy work as well as maintaining databases, websites, and information systems.

The post will be based within the Place Strategy Team in the Chief Executives Service. We are looking to recruit an appropriately qualified assistant planner who will have knowledge of land use planning policy, including environmental, economic, and social aspects.

You must have a degree in planning or equivalent discipline and have knowledge of planning legislation and the development planning regulations. It is essential that you have experience of producing written work; the ability to analyse and present clear information, with effective organisational, time management, IT, communication, and engagement skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to develop their career as a policy professional within a local government environment.

A full, current driving licence is desirable.

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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The world we live in has changed significantly in recent years, as have the expectations of our customers. We must adapt to this by providing mobile-first and digital-first services, while still providing other channels for those who need them.

We are looking for a Digital Services Officer to join our Customer Technology team to deliver Renfrewshire Council’s ambitious plan of developing and transforming digital services offered to our customers.

Supporting the Senior Digital Services Officer, you will be responsible for the research, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of digital services across a wide range of Council services. You will build digital forms using a form builder tool, which are consistent and user-friendly.

You will build digital forms including application forms, enquiries, payments, and appointments. These forms will be a combination of customer facing and staff facing, joined up to create efficient and effective end-to-end processes.

You will be able to show experience in digital service design and redesign, system testing or implementation, and be able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines. We are looking for a customer focussed individual who has effective problem solving and communication skills and is comfortable operating in an ever-changing technical environment.

You will be joining an enthusiastic, results driven team who are already transforming digital services for the residents of Renfrewshire.

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

If you would like any further information about this post please email Aidan Smeaton (Senior Service Delivery Officer – Customer Technology) at aidan.smeaton@renfrewshire.gov.uk

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Based at Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley. Renfrewshire Council has 12,000 houses and our Housing Asset & Investment team is responsible for the maintenance and investment programmes for our housing stock. We now wish to appoint a Building Surveyor to provide building surveying services to the team on a range of capital and revenue investment programmes.

You will be responsible for identifying, specifying and managing the delivery of a range of housing repair and maintenance contracts which will be delivered by both in house and external contractors as part of the housing repair and maintenance strategy. You undertake a range of professional services including condition surveys, defect analysis, dilapidation surveys and schedules of condition.

You will have a degree or equivalent in Building Surveying as well as previous experience of working in a housing construction and maintenance environment. You will have knowledge of housing construction and maintenance issues and experience of providing a full range of professional services, including whole life costing and life cycle maintenance. You will have experience of JCT contractual arrangements as well as proven ability in managing and delivering a variety of projects effectively, have the ability to promote quality in all service areas including the delivery of customer focused outcomes, be experienced in analysing and reporting data, writing detailed reports and have effective IT skills.

You will also have effective interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm and be able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure. You must also have the ability to attend meetings out with normal office hours when required.

A current driving licence and use of a car is desirable.

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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Leisure Assistant Level 2, Renfrewshire, Full Time & Part Time, Temporary 12 months, Grade 2: £11,855.45 - £24,501.90 p.a

Please see Job Outline and Person Specification in the attached document above

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We are looking for motivated and positive Leisure Assistants to provide expertise, advice and support to our customers. An exciting, challenging and fulfilling role, you will ensure our customers have the best experiences possible whilst using our facilities. To do this you will use your people skills to interact, offer advice and help, coach and give as much encouragement as possible, at the same time promoting customer uptake of other services, activities and promotions available within our facilities.

You must be a competent swimmer and be prepared to participate in a pre-requisite swim test. Candidates must also have good interpersonal skills; demonstrate good judgement; be able to work effectively as part of a team and have experience of working with members of the public.

Possession of a current NARS Pool Life Guard qualification (or equivalent) is desirable, however, training towards this qualification can be provided to applicants who demonstrate the potential to qualify within 8 weeks of the date of appointment. Experience within a Leisure Centre / Swimming Pool facility is also desirable as is possession of an Assistant Swimming Teacher Certificate and First Aid Certificate. The interview will include a swim test.

Successful candidates must have a flexible approach regarding hours worked in order to suit the needs of the service.

Vacancies available: Full Time and Part Time.

Closing date: Sunday 7 April 2024.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed.

To apply, please click the "apply now" button below.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland PVG check.

If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit their website.

Applications are welcome from candidates from all backgrounds including those with disabilities and candidates who have ‘care experience’.

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We are looking for a well organised individual, to ensure an effective mobile/peripatetic clerical support service is provided to our stakeholders and customers within Frontline Schools.

Duties for the post include: providing cover for absences, providing an effective financial business support service involving the handling and supervision of both Council and school fund monies; processing manual and computerised financial, pupil and personnel information; producing and analysing reports; document production, including typing letters and reports; processing purchase orders; providing basic IT assistance; and, instructing, allocating and checking work of employees, and providing advice and guidance on a regular basis.

It is essential that the post-holder has good organisational skills and effective communication skills as you will be supporting the head teacher and other members of the school management team; resolving enquiries from parents and children; and, liaising regularly with other Council staff.

It is essential that you have experience of; working in a clerical role and carrying out a wide range of support duties, as well as working with a range of software packages including Microsoft Excel and databases. It is also essential that you have the ability to; work as part of a team and on your own initiative; work to deadlines and quality standards and have strong organisational, customer care and communication skills.

It is desirable that you have experience of procurement systems (PECOS), Business World, Children’s Services systems and processes.

An SVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent is also desirable.

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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You will be required to ensure the safety of children and pedestrians crossing the road. You must wear the appropriate uniform and use the equipment provided to ensure the safety of children, pedestrians and yourself.

Main duties of the post include; maintain control over children who are awaiting your instructions to cross; report any problems or difficulties to the facilities co-ordinator; co-operate with the introduction of new procedures and/or new equipment/ technology and be conversant with and operate at all times with the current Health and Safety at Work Legislation.

It is essential that you have effective communication skills, be able to demonstrate road sense knowledge and be able to work in inclement weather.

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.

Location: Netherhill Road/Fitzallan drive

Working Pattern: 1x 10hour position working between the hours of 0815-0915 & 1430-1530, Monday to Friday, Term Time.

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You will provide a cleaning service within Renfrewshire Council premises.

The main duties of these posts will include general cleaning duties and any other duties which come under the remit of the posts.

The successful applicant should have a proven record of working in a similar environment and have a friendly, outgoing and flexible attitude with effective communication skills.

An SVQ Cleaning Level 1 or SVQ Customer Care Level 2 is desirable.

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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