Total 51 job vacancies by Perth and Kinross Council

Job Description

Depute Centre Manager - PKC12088
£35,588 - £39,248
Kinnoull Community Day Opportunities and Gleneagles Day Opportunities - Learning Disability Day Service

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and modern leader who can work in a professional manner as part of a busy team?

Then you may have the qualities we are looking for to become our new Depute Manager!

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work across two of Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership’s Learning Disability Day Services, including the popular Friends Unlimited Network service.

Our services provide a mix of community and building based support for individuals across busy and exciting timetables of activities.

Do you have supervisory and management experience, with great interpersonal skills?

We are looking for an individual who has the right skills and abilities to work alongside our existing management team to lead, support and inspire our positive and proactive team of 40 staff. You will carry out direct line management duties for around 13 members of the staff team.

You will work closely with our creative and passionate management team which when complete comprises of a registered manager and two depute managers.

Can you communicate effectively to build relationships with service users and other internal/external stakeholders to ensure a quality care provision?

You will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth day to day operation of our services. Excellent communication and digital skills will be required in order to do this effectively.

It will be essential for you to build positive relationships with the users of our service and their parents/carers/guardians who must be included, involved and central to any developments within their own support packages or the wider service.

Partnership working with multi-disciplinary partners will be an integral part to this role, you will be able to network and communicate effectively with these partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for the individuals we support.

Do you have the ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and problem solve?

Within this role you will be able to showcase these skills when supporting our day-to-day service provision. You will also be required to have great attention to detail and the ability to efficiently meet deadlines.

Do you have an understanding as to the Council’s Values and Behaviours as drivers as an organisation and as individuals, related to Ambition, Compassion, and Integrity?

You will be able to influence the way we work with each other as well as the people and communities we serve, by:

• Thinking “yes”, be creative, look to improve, and focus on positive outcomes.
• Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Be open and honest, be fair and consistent, and support us to do what we say we will.

The Individual

What else do you need to know about this post?

You will be required to hold a full UK driving Licence and be willing to drive PKC vehicles.

You will hold an SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or a higher/equivalent qualification with relevant work experience.

You will be based at Gleneagles Day Opportunities, Gleneagles Road, Perth, PH20AW. We are happy to discuss the hours of work to promote flexibility and work life balance providing the needs of the service are met.

Alongside the opportunity to work within a modern a proactive team, working for PKC has many benefits such as access to our cycle to work scheme and robust employee wellbeing resources.

If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Jemma Reid, Manager, on 01738472343 or 07900156571.

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.

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Job Description

Clerical Assistant - PKC12084
£23,819 - £24,889
Business Services, 2 High Street, Perth

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to work in the Council Building in 2 High Street. Perth, within Business Services supporting Services for Children, Young People & Justice.

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Business Assistant with excellent customer service skills who is keen to embrace the variety of work that happens within this small team.

The type of core skills we are looking from you are, for example:

• Knowledge and experience of working with MS Office 365
• Excellent typing/word processing skills (including formatting reports which can contain detailed information relating to young people and their family circumstance)
• Working on databases i.e. updating social work records on the social care system
• Placing orders through the Council’s PECOS system and process invoices for payment
• Assisting in events management
• Assisting in managing equipment

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Jennifer Cooper, Business and Management Officer on 01738 477449.

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Pupil Support Assistant (Fixed Term until 27 June 2025) - PKC12081
£18,290 - £19,275 (30 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Perth Academy

An exciting opportunity for a Pupil Support Assistant has arisen at Perth Academy working with the Support for Learning Department.

Perth Academy is a large, friendly and inclusive high school with a student role of 1,000. You will work as part of our mainstream team to support a range of pupils with additional needs including learning, communication and social barriers to learning.

We are looking for a candidate to support our learners to access mainstream classes and achieve success, as well as working within the school’s designated support areas and undertake some 1:1 intensive recovery work with students.

We are seeking a practitioner who is highly motivated, reliable and willing to play an active role in the life and work of the support department and the wider school. You should demonstrate kindness, empathy and patience, be solution focussed but also able to work well as part of a supportive team. Experience (either paid or voluntary) of supporting young people with additional needs is desirable.

You should be able to demonstrate confidentiality in relation to young people and their families at all times.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Mick O’Gorman, Principal Teacher of Support on 01738 458000 or at PerthAcademy@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Pupil Support Assistant, Intensive Support Provision - PKC12074
£17,822 - £19,462 (27.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Tulloch Primary School, Perth

Tulloch Primary School is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team and support our children.

As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA) in our Intensive Support Provision (ISP) classrooms, you will work as part of a team supporting children and young people who have additional support needs to access learning under the direction of other members of the team.

Our ISP provides additional supports for children and young people who experience significant barriers to learning and development. They may have difficulties in relating to others, social communication, in regulating their behaviours, and in their use of flexible thinking. Many have sensory and motor difficulties, and problems in managing attention, controlling impulsivity and in hyperactivity, and such issues may compromise their wellbeing in school situations and capacity to learn.

The Individual

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing, kindness, empathy, patience and an ability to engage with children.
• Confidentiality in relation to children, young people and their families.
• Experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting children and young people with additional support needs.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Kerstine Speight, Head Teacher on 01738 472323.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Supply Pupil Support Assistants - PKC12002
Various Locations in the Perth & Kinross Council Area

As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA), you will work as part of a team supporting children and young people who have additional support needs to access learning under the direction of other members of the team.

Children and Young People can have a range of needs that are short lived or more long term. These, at different points in their education, may require additional support. The PSA role is varied and may include supporting children and young people who present with needs which may include:

• Social and Emotional
• Learning
• Communication
• Physical
• Personal Care

Some children may present with distressed and challenging behaviour as a result of these needs. The PSA may have a role in supporting positive behaviour management programmes and individual support plans.

Perth & Kinross Council has introduced a Job Family Framework for all single status posts. A Job Family is a group of jobs with similar characteristics and common features. Pupil Support Assistants are part of the Care and Learning Job Family and the role profile which is attached, details the typical behaviours, skills and experience required.

The Individual

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing.
• Kindness, empathy and patience.
• An ability to engage with children and young people.
• Confidentiality in relation to children, young people and their families.
• Experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting children and young people with additional support needs within an Early Years Setting or within Early Level within a Primary School.

Some roles require travel between settings so for these posts an ability to travel is essential.

As a PSA, you will also need to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the required qualification within the timescales set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), as detailed in the Job Description.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Marie Dunn, Principal Teacher - Primary Pupil Support via email - MDunn@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Senior Social Care Officer (Fixed Term until 27 June 2025) - PKC12063
£21,614 - £23,837 (25 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Letham Primary School, Perth

Letham Primary have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Social Care Officer to join our fab team!

The role will be based at Letham Primary School, 9am-3pm daily and predominately during school term time. There will be four days over holidays in addition to this. This is a fixed term post to June 27 2025.

The role will involve an allocated case load of children and families who you will be supporting.

A significant part of the role will be record keeping, report writing and signposting to services.

In addition to this you will be supporting groups of children over breaks and lunches with a range of activities.

The role will also involve delivering therapeutic support including life story work, bereavement support etc for individuals.

The Individual

We are looking for somebody who enjoys a challenge, has a proven track record of working successfully with children and families, has excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and who can be flexible and adaptable.

Lots of enthusiasm and energy is an added bonus!

You must have the ability to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council within a specified timeframe.

For more information about this vacancy, please email Jo White, Head Teacher at JLWhite@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Cleaning / Assembling Operative - PKC12060
£23,819 - £24,889
Joint Equipment Loan Service (JELS), Perth

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can work in a professional manner as part of a busy team?

If so, you may then have the qualities we are looking for to become our new Cleaning Assembling Operative at the Joint Equipment Loan Service (JELS), Perth.

The Joint Equipment Loan Service (JELS) provides a priority-driven delivery, fitting and collection service throughout Perth & Kinross; supplying equipment to meet the assessed needs of service users with physical disabilities, and acute and chronic illness.

Do you have the ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and problem solve?

If so, the equipment provided supports hospital discharge and prevents hospital admission by maximising the service user's independence within their home environment while supporting their rehabilitation and/or improving safety in their home. Equipment is also supplied to support end of life situations.

This equipment includes daily living aids that assist with toileting, bathing, showering and household activities to pressure care mattresses and cushions, profiling beds and mobile hoists.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work as part of our busy team ensuring all of the equipment is refurbished to the highest standard in order to be reassigned to others.

Do you have the ability to identify, manage and mitigate potential risks to self and others, by applying existing guidelines, seeking advice when required?

If so, this post does involve manual handling work and you must be able to carry out the physical demands of the post.

The ability to work with minimal supervision and follow approved policies and procedures is essential due to the lone working aspect of the role, you will also have the opportunity to work as part of the established team and it would be of benefit if you have good team working skills along with a customer focused approach to work.

A knowledge of Occupational Therapy and Community Nursing equipment is desirable; however, training will be given as to the range of daily living aids and medical equipment issued into the Community.

The role involves working out of our JELS store based in the Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth.

The Individual

Do you have an understanding as to the Council’s Values and Behaviours as drivers as an organisation and as individuals, related to Ambition, Compassion, and Integrity?

If so, you will be able to influence the way we work with each other as well as the people and communities we serve, by:

• Thinking “yes”, be creative, look to improve, and focus on positive outcomes.
• Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Be open and honest, be fair and consistent, and support us to do what we say we will.

A driving licence is essential as you may be asked to assist with tasks that require you to drive and travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy or to visit JELS before you apply, please contact Colin Cook, Store Supervisor or Susan McInally, Manager on 01738 475757.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Service Manager, Planning & Commissioning - PKC12034
£65,977 - £71,102
Pullar House, Perth

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual to lead our Commissioning and Policy service.

You will play an active role as part of our senior leadership team to deliver our organisational priorities through integrated planning and the flexible use of resources and community assets.

We are looking for someone who will lead, develop and manage our commissioning approach, ensuring Perth & Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership’s commissioning intentions are clearly defined, evidence based, outcome focussed and aligned to our Strategic Plan.

The development and maintenance of good working relationships is a vital skill for this role as you will be working with a wide range of partners including the voluntary sector.

You will be co-creating, developing and delivering commissioning strategies and leading on all aspects of the commissioning cycle for Health and Social Care.

This post requires the coordinating the analysis of complex performance, capacity and demand, clinical and professional outcomes and public health information, to identify areas for collaboration in redesign; and identify/evaluate options for change with recommended preferred options.

This role will take a strategic leadership role in specified areas with local communities and vulnerable and hard to reach groups, helping them to take action to tackle longstanding and widening health inequality issues and using asset-based approaches as appropriate.

An astute approach when commissioning services and within the available budget whilst promoting needs led and personalised care and support will be required.

Ensuring robust contract monitoring approaches are in place and that measure performance and outcomes, will be integral to ensuring best value and the quality assurance measures required.

You will be responsible for the facilitation and shaping of a vibrant and sustainable market and associated workforce within Perth and Kinross and one that is able to work in close partnerships with the Health and Social Care Partnership.

This post is also responsible for all Health and Social Care Strategy and policy development, and as such we are looking for someone who is familiar and current in their understanding of relevant National and local strategy, policy, legislation and guidance.

This post is based at Pullar House, Perth. For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs.

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Requirements

Essential

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in health, social care, or a related field.
• Significant experience in service planning and commissioning within health or social care.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and delivering outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in management or commissioning.
• Experience in a leadership role within a multi-agency environment.

There is an expectation that shortlisted applicants will meet all the requirements below.

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working at a senior management level in a social care environment managing a multi skilled workforce.
• Experience of planning and commissioning social care services.
• Experience of empowering, engaging and developing employees.
• Experience in managing a range of services within a comprehensive care service.
• Experience of manipulating systems for financial and performance information.
• Educated to degree level.
• A management qualification.

Customer Care

• Demonstrate skills required to focus on customer service and engage customers in improving services.

Equality & Dignity at Work

• Ability to treat customers/clients and colleagues in accordance with Council's policies on equalities and dignity at work.

Communication

• The ability to write reports and briefing notes.
• The ability to translate and summarise legislation.
• The ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, customers and to represent Perth & Kinross Council with external partners and organisations.

Flexibility

• A flexible approach to working with peers, sharing ideas and workload.

Achievement of Results

• The ability to forward plan to ensure delivery of economies, efficiencies and effectiveness.

Quality

• A working knowledge of quality improvement tools and measures the ability to analyse performance information.

Team Working

• The ability to work as part of a multi functionary team and the ability to lead and develop a management team.

Decision Making & Problem Solving

• The ability to analyse plans and proposals.
• The ability to make decisions about future planning and commissioning priorities based on analysis and research.
• Ability to negotiate, influence and solve problems to meet desired goals and outcomes.
• Evidence of working on own initiative.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Donna Mitchell, Chief Finance Officer and Head of Governance & Performance on 01738 476869 or at DMitchell@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Social Care Officer - PKC11899
£17,005 - £18,582 per annum (24 Hours per week)
£13.59 - £14.85 per hour
Kinnoull Day Opportunities, Learning Disability Day Services, Perth

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can work creatively to support individuals with learning disabilities to realise their full potential in their communities?

• You may have the qualities we are looking for to become our new Social Care Officer within the Kinnoull Community Day Opportunities Team!
• Due to high demand for our services, we are looking for you to join us in working as part of a vibrant and positive team who provide Day Opportunities for Adults with learning disabilities. You will support and enable individuals to access and participate in a variety of group activities within community and building based settings to work towards their identified outcomes.

Can you communicate effectively to build relationships with service users, families, colleagues and other internal/external agencies to ensure a quality care provision?

• You should have experience of working with vulnerable adults who have learning and/or physical disabilities, autism spectrum conditions and other varied needs.
• You should have excellent communication skills which will enable you to communicate effectively with service users, their families, your colleagues and other internal and external agencies. It would desirable that you have some knowledge of alternative communication methods suitable to this setting.
• You will be required to support individuals with varied needs including potentially supporting stressed/distressed behaviours and intimate personal care needs.

Do you have the ability to manage your own workload, prioritise, and problem solve?

• As a Social Care Officer you will be responsible for undertaking link worker duties which includes file maintenance, co-ordinating and chairing reviews, formulating and developing personal plans to meet specified and future outcomes
• You should have good digital skills to operate relevant electronic systems to carry out the above tasks, whilst ensuring the integrity of data and appropriate security.

Do you have the ability to identify, manage and mitigate potential risks to self and others, by applying existing guidelines, seeking advice when required?

• You should have an awareness of general workplace health and safety requirements
• You may have to carry out handling and moving, CALM Physical intervention or First Aid tasks as a part of this role, and training will be provided.

Do you have an understanding as to the Council’s Values and Behaviours as drivers as an organisation and as individuals, related to Ambition, Compassion, and Integrity?

You will be able to influence the way we work with each other as well as the people and communities we serve, by:

• Thinking “yes”, be creative, look to improve, and focus on positive outcomes.
• Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Be open and honest, be fair and consistent, and support us to do what we say we will

The Individual

We are looking for these hours to be worked across 4 days. Our Service is open Monday to Thursday 08:45-16:00, Friday 08:45-15:45

A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive Perth and Kinross Council vehicles is essential for this post.

An SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or a higher/equivalent qualification with relevant work experience is desirable but not essential for this post.

We are happy to discuss the hours of work to promote flexibility and work life balance providing the needs of the service are met.

Alongside the opportunity to work within a modern a proactive team, working for PKC has many benefits such as access to our cycle to work scheme and robust employee wellbeing resources.

If you’d like to have a chat about this post, please contact Jemma Reid (Manager) or Lesley-Ann Sievewright (Depute Manager) on 01738 472340.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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Job Description

Care Assistant / Domestic - PKC11937
£17,878 - £18,892 (27 hours/week)
Gleneagles Day Opportunities, Perth

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual who can work creatively to support individuals with learning disabilities to realise their full potential in their communities?

• You may have the qualities we are looking for to become our new Care Assistant/Domestic within Gleneagles Day Opportunities!
• Due to high demand for our services, we are looking for a male care assistant to join our vibrant and positive team who provide Day Opportunities for Adults with learning disabilities. You will support and enable individuals to access and participate in a variety of group activities within community and specialist building based settings to work towards their identified outcomes.
• Please note that this post is restricted to Male applicants only. This is an occupational requirement as permitted in accordance with Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Can you communicate effectively to build relationships with service users, families, colleagues and other internal/external agencies to ensure a quality care provision?

• You may have experience of working with vulnerable adults who have learning and/or physical disabilities, autism spectrum conditions and other varied needs, but this is not essential as training and mentoring will be provided.
• You should have excellent communication skills which will enable you to communicate effectively with service users, their families, your colleagues and other internal and external agencies. It would desirable that you have some knowledge of alternative communication methods suitable to this setting.
• You will be required to support individuals with varied and complex needs including supporting stressed/distressed behaviours and intimate personal care needs.
• You should have good digital skills and be able to operate basic electronic recording systems.

Do you have the ability to identify, manage and mitigate potential risks to self and others, by applying existing guidelines, seeking advice when required?

• You should have an awareness of general workplace health and safety requirements
• You may have to carry out handling and moving, CALM Physical intervention or First Aid tasks as a part of this role, and training will be provided.

Do you have an understanding as to the Council’s Values and Behaviours as drivers as an organisation and as individuals, related to Ambition, Compassion, and Integrity?

You will be able to influence the way we work with each other as well as the people and communities we serve, by:

• Thinking “yes”, be creative, look to improve, and focus on positive outcomes.
• Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Be open and honest, be fair and consistent, and support us to do what we say we will

We are looking for these hours to be worked across 4 days. Our Service is open Monday to Thursday 08:45-16:00, Friday 08:45-15:45.

The Individual

A full UK driving license and the ability to drive Perth and Kinross Council vehicles is essential for this post.

An SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or a higher/equivalent qualification with relevant work experience is desirable but not essential for this post.

Alongside the opportunity to work within a modern a proactive team, working for PKC has many benefits such as access to our cycle to work scheme and robust employee wellbeing resources.

If you’d like to have a chat about this post, please contact Jemma Reid (Manager) or Lesley-Ann Sievewright (Depute Manager) on 01738 472340.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Supply Pupil Support Assistants - PKC11997
Various Locations in the Perth & Kinross Council Area

As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA), you will work as part of a team supporting children and young people who have additional support needs to access learning under the direction of other members of the team.

Children and Young People can have a range of needs that are short lived or more long term. These, at different points in their education, may require additional support. The PSA role is varied and may include supporting children and young people who present with needs which may include:

• Social and Emotional
• Learning
• Communication
• Physical
• Personal Care

Some children may present with distressed and challenging behaviour as a result of these needs. The PSA may have a role in supporting positive behaviour management programmes and individual support plans.

Perth & Kinross Council has introduced a Job Family Framework for all single status posts. A Job Family is a group of jobs with similar characteristics and common features. Pupil Support Assistants are part of the Care and Learning Job Family and the role profile which is attached, details the typical behaviours, skills and experience required.

The Individual

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing.
• Kindness, empathy and patience.
• An ability to engage with children and young people.
• Confidentiality in relation to children, young people and their families.
• Experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting children and young people with additional support needs within an Early Years Setting or within Early Level within a Primary School.

Some roles require travel between settings so for these posts an ability to travel is essential.

As a PSA, you will also need to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the required qualification within the timescales set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), as detailed in the Job Description.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Marie Dunn, Principal Teacher - Primary Pupil Support via email - MDunn@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Pupil Care & Welfare Officer (Fixed Term until 27 June 2025) - PKC11983
£17,373 - £18,358 (30 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Perth Academy

The role requires a restorative, compassionate practitioner who is positive and solution-focused, who understands and has experience of engaging and working successfully with young people.

You will work in close collaboration with Principal Teachers of Support in identifying and engaging with those young people and families in need of support.

Some home visits and regular discussion with parents and families may be required as part of the support offered to young people.

The Individual

For further information on this vacancy, please contact Carole Leishman, Business Manager on 01738 458000.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Pupil Support Teacher (Fixed Term until 17 August 2024) - PKC11930
£32,217 - £48,516
Perth Academy

We have an opportunity to recruit a Pupil Support Teacher to join our Support Department within Perth Academy.

As Pupil Support Teacher you will be expected to use your knowledge and skills of additional support needs to provide a rich learning environment for young people within the the support department.

You will work in partnership with specialist services to meet the needs of learners and provide consultation opportunities to staff and parents.

You will model good practice and help to build capacity of other adults in school through developing and leading collegiate activities

You should have an understanding of inclusive practice and have the desire to be part of a team who are committed to delivering this, working in a collaborative way.

It would be beneficial to have significant experience of teaching, with some of this provided within a support role.

You should have a depth of knowledge and understanding of additional support needs, barriers to learning and interventions to overcome these.

A flexible, solution focused approach is required to work within a busy and rewarding educational environment.

It would be beneficial if you can evidence experience of delivering wider achievement opportunities for young people.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Thomas Mawhirt, Depute Head Teacher on 01738 458000.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details for two referees, including email addresses. One should be your current or most recent employer. If you are already employed as a teacher with Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide 1 reference, which must be from your current Head Teacher.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Supply Pupil Support Assistants - PKC11898
Various Locations in the Perth & Kinross Council Area

As a Pupil Support Assistant (PSA), you will work as part of a team supporting children and young people who have additional support needs to access learning under the direction of other members of the team.

Children and Young People can have a range of needs that are short lived or more long term. These, at different points in their education, may require additional support. The PSA role is varied and may include supporting children and young people who present with needs which may include:

• Social and Emotional
• Learning
• Communication
• Physical
• Personal Care

Some children may present with distressed and challenging behaviour as a result of these needs. The PSA may have a role in supporting positive behaviour management programmes and individual support plans.

Perth & Kinross Council has introduced a Job Family Framework for all single status posts. A Job Family is a group of jobs with similar characteristics and common features. Pupil Support Assistants are part of the Care and Learning Job Family and the role profile which is attached, details the typical behaviours, skills and experience required.

The Individual

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in the development of children and their wellbeing.
• Kindness, empathy and patience.
• An ability to engage with children and young people.
• Confidentiality in relation to children, young people and their families.
• Experience (paid/voluntary) of supporting children and young people with additional support needs within an Early Years Setting or within Early Level within a Primary School.

Some roles require travel between settings so for these posts an ability to travel is essential.

As a PSA, you will also need to demonstrate a commitment to achieving the required qualification within the timescales set by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), as detailed in the Job Description.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Marie Dunn, Principal Teacher - Primary Pupil Support via email - MDunn@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Depute Centre Manager - PKC11875
£34,331 - £37,878 per annum
£18.29 - £20.18 per hour
Gleneagles Day Opportunities, Perth

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and modern leader who can work in a professional manner as part of a busy team?

Then you may have the qualities we are looking for to become our new Depute Manager!

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work across two of Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership’s Learning Disability Day Services, including the popular Friends Unlimited Network service.

Our services provide a mix of community and building based support for individuals across busy and exciting timetables of activities.

Do you have supervisory and management experience, with great interpersonal skills?

If so, we are looking for an individual who has the right skills and abilities to work alongside our existing management team to lead, support and inspire our positive and proactive team of 40 staff. You will carry out direct line management duties for around 13 members of the staff team.

You will work closely with our creative and passionate management team which when complete comprises of a registered manager and two depute managers.

Can you communicate effectively to build relationships with service users and other internal/external stakeholders to ensure a quality care provision?

If so, you will work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth day to day operation of our services. Excellent communication and digital skills will be required in order to do this effectively.

It will be essential for you to build positive relationships with the users of our service and their parents/carers/guardians who must be included, involved and central to any developments within their own support packages or the wider service.

Partnership working with multi-disciplinary partners will be an integral part to this role, you will be able to network and communicate effectively with these partners to ensure the best possible outcomes for the individuals we support.

Do you have the ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and problem solve?

If so, within this role you will be able to showcase these skills when supporting our day-to-day service provision. You will also be required to have great attention to detail and the ability to efficiently meet deadlines.

Do you have an understanding as to the Council’s Values and Behaviours as drivers as an organisation and as individuals, related to Ambition, Compassion, and Integrity?

If so, you will be able to influence the way we work with each other as well as the people and communities we serve, by:

• Thinking “yes”, be creative, look to improve, and focus on positive outcomes.
• Treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Be open and honest, be fair and consistent, and support us to do what we say we will.

What else do you need to know about this post?

You will be required to hold a full UK driving Licence and be willing to drive PKC vehicles.

You will hold an SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or a higher/equivalent qualification with relevant work experience.

You will be based at Gleneagles Day Opportunities, Gleneagles Road, Perth, PH2 0AW.

The working pattern is Monday to Thursday 08:45-16:30, Friday 08:45-16:15 (Work pattern includes 30 minute lunch break).

We are happy to discuss the hours of work to promote flexibility and work life balance providing the needs of the service are met.

Alongside the opportunity to work within a modern a proactive team, working for PKC has many benefits such as access to our cycle to work scheme and robust employee wellbeing resources.

The Individual

You will hold an SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or a higher/equivalent qualification with relevant work experience.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

If you would like to discuss this post further, please contact Jemma Reid, Manager, on 01738 472343 or 07900 156571.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland Jobs, careers and employment.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme