Principal Procurement Specialist (Social Care) - FLK14543
Falkirk Council
£48,249 to £52,184 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Advert Join us in shaping the future of health and social care commissioned services Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a real difference in health and social care? We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Procurement Specialist to join our developing HSCP Commissioning Team. We are looking for an experienced and motivated procurement professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes for people and communities and who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to help shape ways of working while supporting the delivery of high-quality services that improve outcomes for local people. Working across a diverse portfolio of commissioned health and social care services, you will work with service leads to support activity across the full commissioning and procurement cycle, from service planning and market engagement through to procurement, contract management, review, and continuous improvement. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of commissioning or procuring social care services, although applications from individuals with broader public sector procurement experience are also welcomed. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, providers, service users and their carers, and partners, providing expert procurement advice and helping to deliver innovative, effective, and sustainable services. We're looking for someone with: Significant public sector procurement experience Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice Strategic needs assessment and service planning Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills Experience of managing complex procurement exercises Contract and supplier relationship management This is a particularly exciting time to join us. Our Commissioning Team is continuing to develop and evolve, creating opportunities for you to influence how we work, shape new approaches, and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration and service transformation. This post is temporary until March 2028 to cover a temporary project. If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Suzanne Thomson, Commissioning Lead to arrange a discussion at suzanne.thomson@falkirk.gov.uk Thank you for considering furthering your career with Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership.
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Support for Learning Assistant - FLK14565
Falkirk Council - Larbert
£27,761 to £29,246 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description Support for Leaning Assistant (Advanced) Kinnaird Waters Early Learning and Childcare Centre Post ID CS2560 Falkirk Children’s Services is seeking to employ a Support for Learning Assistant at Kinnaird Waters ELC Centre to provide support for learning resource aimed at delivering continuity for children and allowing for further service improvement. You will undertake a range of support activities including general supervision of children to ensure their safety and well-being. You may be required to provide more intensive support for children with additional support needs to ensure that individual plans are carried out regularly and efficiently. Support for Learning Assistants are crucial to the successful delivery of our services to children and are valued team members in many of our settings. This role requires you to work as part of a busy team of staff, so good communication skills are essential for this post. You should possess a positive, can-do attitude and be flexible in your approach. All support workers must have either obtained the benchmark qualification for their role or, be working towards meeting the qualification condition required as part of your registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you have to achieve the benchmark qualification you will have three years in which to do so, and this would be through achieving the SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6. Successful candidates must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting in their role and will gain registration within six months. The post is part time (20 hours – worked over Monday to Friday), full year (not term time) and is permanent with Falkirk Council Children’s Services. Although based at Kinnaird Waters ELC Centre you may be asked to work in any other setting across Falkirk Council area. Please note the salary will be adjusted pro-rata accordingly for part time and term time working. If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
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Support for Learning Assistant - FLK14564
Falkirk Council - Bonnybridge
£27,761 to £29,246 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description Support for Leaning Assistant (Advanced) Bonnypark Early Learning and Childcare Centre CS2561 Falkirk Children’s Services is seeking to employ a Support for Learning Assistant at Bonnypark ELC Centre to provide support for learning resource aimed at delivering continuity for children and allowing for further service improvement. You will undertake a range of support activities including general supervision of children to ensure their safety and well-being. You may be required to provide more intensive support for children with additional support needs to ensure that individual plans are carried out regularly and efficiently. Support for Learning Assistants are crucial to the successful delivery of our services to children and are valued team members in many of our settings. This role requires you to work as part of a busy team of staff, so good communication skills are essential for this post. You should possess a positive, can-do attitude and be flexible in your approach. All support workers must have either obtained the benchmark qualification for their role or, be working towards meeting the qualification condition required as part of your registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you have to achieve the benchmark qualification you will have three years in which to do so, and this would be through achieving the SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6. Successful candidates must register with the SSSC within 3 months of starting in their role and will gain registration within six months. The post at Bonnypark is part time (20 hours – Monday to Friday 9.30-1.30), full year and is permanent within Falkirk Council Education Services, you may be asked to work in other settings across the Falkirk Council area. Please note the salary will be adjusted pro-rata accordingly for part time working. If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
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Support for Learning Assistant Advanced - FLK14579
Falkirk Council - Larbert
£27,761 to £29,246 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description Falkirk Council is looking to recruit three Support for Learning Assistants for Larbert Village Primary School to support children who have additional needs. These posts will be temporary until October 2027 in the first instance. You will work with school staff to undertake a wide range of support activities regarding children’s learning, emotional regulation, communication, supervision, safety, care, and general well-being. You may be required to provide more intensive support for children with additional support needs to ensure that individual plans are carried out regularly and effectively. Support for Learning Assistants are crucial to the successful delivery of our services to children and are valued team members. Experience of working with children, excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to build strong relationships are essential; you should enjoy working and contributing as part of a team and be flexible in your approach. Knowledge and use of communication systems such as Makaton and PECS would be desirable; training would be available to successful candidates. You will work 27.5 hours per week on a term-time basis. Your working pattern will be Monday to Friday, approximately 9am-3pm. If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
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Principal Teacher of Cluster Music and PE - FLK14577
Falkirk Council - Reddingmuirhead
£61,818 to £61,818 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description We are looking for a dynamic and innovative leader who can lead our effective team of Music and PE within our Cluster. Leading these teams, your primary role would be to ensure that young people within Braes Cluster fulfil their potential within your curriculum areas. Contributing to our Cluster approach of ensuring appropriate pathways and supports for pupils and to the positive ethos and life of the Cluster are also crucial elements of the role. As a curriculum leader within Braes Cluster, your role would include contributing to the strategic direction of the Cluster and its ongoing development. Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing in their application the skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this specific post. Candidates invited to interview will receive details of the activities involved. 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. If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
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Clerical Assistant - FLK14578
Falkirk Council - Denny
£27,240 to £27,529 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description You will be part of a team that provides an efficient, professional and comprehensive administrative support service for a large secondary school. Applications are invited from persons who have relevant and up to date experience of working in an office where IT is extensively used. Good organisational and communication skills with an ability to work in a confidential manner are essential. You will have a good standard of education in literacy and numeracy and be accurate, self-motivated with up to date IT skills. You will possess good keyboard skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, together with the ability to learn new skills as required. You will work 24 hours per week on a term time basis. If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.
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Cleaning Operative - Trinity Primary School - 16464_1789722136
The City of Edinburgh Council - Edinburgh
£26,205 to £26,525 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Cleaning Operative Trinity Primary School Salary:£26,205 - £26,525 (pro rata for part time and sessional) Hours: 12.5 per week, 40 weeks per year Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 3.30pm - 6pm As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate to ensure our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments. * Trusted employer * Security offered by permanent positions * Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours * Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts * Paid annual leave (where applicable) * Excellent pension scheme * Opportunities to progress to supervisory level * Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme * Community connection - looking after your community's essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours. As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development. MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES * To empty litter and recycling bins. * The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings. * The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables. * Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages. * The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties. * Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required. * The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met. *Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings that we service. As part of the duties of a Cleaning Operative and in this particular role, you will be required to be a key holder to fulfil these tasks. This typically would include operation of security alarm systems when opening a building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring that premises are left safe and secure when closing. Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role. This post is 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. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Cleaning Operative Job Description View Cleaning Operative Person Specification View Sessional Working Information
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Cleaning Operative - Royston/Wardieburn Community Centre - 16465_1789723323
The City of Edinburgh Council - Edinburgh
£26,205 to £26,525 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Cleaning Operative Trinity Sports Campus Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional) Hours: 10 per week, 52 weeks Working pattern for position is Monday to Friday - 16:00 - 18:00 As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate to ensure our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments. * Trusted employer * Security offered by permanent positions * Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours * Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts * Paid annual leave (where applicable) * Excellent pension scheme * Opportunities to progress to supervisory level * Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme * Community connection - looking after your community's essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours. As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development. MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES * To empty litter and recycling bins. * The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings. * The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables. * Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages. * The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties. * Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required. * The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met. *Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings that we service. As part of the duties of a Cleaning Operative and in this particular role, you will be required to be a key holder to fulfil these tasks. This typically would include operation of security alarm systems when opening a building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring that premises are left safe and secure when closing. Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role. This post is 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. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Cleaning Operative Job Description View Cleaning Operative Person Specification
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Pupil Support Assistant - St David's RC Primary School - 16463_1789721471
The City of Edinburgh Council - Edinburgh
£26,806 to £27,032 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Pupil Support Assistant - Fixed term to 18/12/2026 St David's RC Primary School Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro rata for part time and sessional) Hours: 27 per week, 39 weeks sessional An exciting opportunity has arisen for two PSA roles at St David's RC Primary School. The role involves working with 1.1. children and also taking small groups. At St David's RC PS, we place our children at the centre of all we do believing that in the right environment where everyone's needs are recognised and met, everyone can learn and grow. We nurture and promote partnerships between staff, pupils, parents and the community to encourage all learners to be the best they can be. We are inclusive, embrace diversity and respect everyone as equal. The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive staff team who are committed to providing a safe, secure and inclusive environment for all. St. David's RC Primary School is a diverse and multicultural primary school in the North of Edinburgh. The school receives PEF funding with 66% of our learners living in SIMD 1 and 2. In our school community, around 75% of our pupils have English as an additional language and we have a wonderful spread of cultures which we embrace and promote. There is a very strong inclusive ethos at St. David's RC and we are well supported by a range of partnership services and agencies, which enhance the work, and wider life of the school. This post is 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. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4 As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Pupil Support Assistant Job Description View Pupil Support Assistant Person Specification View Sessional Working Information
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Early Years Domestic Support - Canal View Primary School - 16461_1789720016
The City of Edinburgh Council - Edinburgh
£26,205 to £26,525 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Early Years Domestic Support - fixed term until 29/06/2027 Canal View Primary School Salary: £26,205-£26,525 (pro rata for part-time and sessional) Hours: 16 per week, 38 weeks sessional We are looking for a motivated, hardworking individual to join our Nursery Team in the support of children's snack and lunchtime experiences. Duties include setting the tables, temperature checking and serving food, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen, clearing, cleaning and sweeping up the dining areas, laundry duties and washing all associated crockery and cutlery. Elementary Food Hygiene certificate is desirable but not essential as training can be given. The hours are 16 hours per week, Mondays to Thursdays 9.30am to 1.30pm. Canal View Primary School serves the community of Wester Hailes. The school has a broad social mix and the catchment contains areas of multiple deprivation with 77% of our learners living in SIMD 1 and 2. The school receives both Positive Action funding and Pupil Equity funding. Canal View Primary School is organised into fourteen classes from P1-7 and has a Nursery offering 64 full-time places. The school is led by a management team of a Head Teacher, a Depute Head Teacher, a Principal Teacher and a Business Manager. There are eighteen class teachers and three part-time Support for Learning Teachers ably supported by a School Administrator, Pupil Support Assistants, two Pupil Support Officers and a Facilities Technician. The Nursery has a Senior Early Years Officer, an Early Years Officer, a team of Early Years Practitioners, Early Years Assistants and an Early Years Domestic Support Assistant. For more information about the school, please visit our website: https://canalviewprimary.wordpress.com/ or call 0131 442 3894. This post is 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. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation. As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we're bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work. To help achieve this, we're changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Early Years Domestic Support Job Pack View Sessional Working Information
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