Total 286 job vacancies by Perth and Kinross Council

Job Description

Social Worker - PKC12052
£35,378 - £37,736 (28.8 Hours per week)
Children and Disability Team, Pullar House, Perth

This role covers the whole of the Perth & Kinross area and you will work with a variety of professionals to foster a multi disciplinary and whole family approach.

Experience and knowledge of the issues that impact upon disabled children and their families is also essential as is an awareness and understanding of child development, attachment and the impact of trauma.

You will carry out direct work with children, young people and their families.
From assessing to provide support, child protection, working with Looked After and accommodated children, and monitoring packages of support.

You will be expected to work in line with the principles of 'Getting it Right for Every Child' putting inter agency working at the forefront of your practice.

You will also be required to complete assessments and write reports for a variety of forums including Child Protection Planning Meetings, The Children's Hearing system and Court.

You should have good report writing skills and be able to prioritise your workload and meet timescales. The recording of case notes is central to practice and you should be able to do this accurately and in a timeous manner as part of the Social Worker role.

You will be able to communicate clearly in a variety of settings with a wide range of people from differing roles and backgrounds and needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivated professional to join our team with a genuine interest in supporting children, young people and their families.

Requirements

Social Work Degree.

The Individual

As a person, you will be compassionate and have empathy for the children, young people and families who you support. You will also be organised and able to work flexibly to meet service need.

You will be able to evidence a strong commitment to multi-agency working and be a skilled and confident communicator; able to fully contribute to assessment reports and in Professional Meetings, Child Protection Planning Meetings, Core Groups and Children's Hearings.

This post may be suitable for candidates who have recently completed their Social Work Degree but have not yet graduated. In this circumstance, a Social Work Assistant contract will be offered until you receive your qualifying certificate and are eligible to register with the SSSC as a Social Worker.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Fiona Egan, Team Leader at FEgan@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

Landscape Architect - PKC12053
£44,223 - £47,170
Pullar House, Perth

Perth and Kinross Council is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and practical Landscape Architect to join our small, busy team Policy & Projects Team in the Community Greenspace (CG) Section of the Communities Service.

This full-time post is based in Perth, a vibrant small city and main gateway to the Scottish Highlands; and is a unique opportunity to work within some of the most stunning landscapes in the UK.

We work hard as an organisation to implement changes to tackle issues linked to climate change and biodiversity loss, and access to healthy green spaces for all.

As a team we are currently involved in delivering public-realm improvements, park and play area upgrades, countryside park master planning and management plan development, along with core path work and rural access projects such as route implementation and bridge installations.

The team is dedicated to delivering quality greenspace projects which meet community needs, are appropriate in character to their setting and of good value to the public purse.

Requirements

The suitable applicant will be an experienced Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute who will be able to design, procure, implement and deliver a variety of projects which meet customer satisfaction levels within budget, fees and timescale.

You will be skilled in AutoCAD, and have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

You will be able to identify and initiate projects and prepare briefs detailing scope of works and fee recharges and be able to prepare cost estimates and quotations and monitor and report on budgets to ensure allocated resources are used effectively, in line with Council procedures and accounting periods.

Having extensive site experience and a full understanding of relevant project documentation, you will be fully acquainted with CDM Regulations and be able to ensure all relevant Health and Safety standards and procedures are complied with.

Experience of multi-disciplinary and external partnership work with other agencies and communities would be invaluable and a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation and best practice from other statutory bodies such as SEPA and NatureScot would be very advantageous.

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

Responsibilities

Deliver and manage community greenspace projects as part of a team from early consultation stages through sketch design, to tender and procurement, contract administration and delivery on the ground, to completion and handover.

Contribute to the effective and efficient running of the team, encouraging good morale and maintaining a positive working attitude amongst colleagues.

Participation in reviews of practices and procedures and assisting in the preparation and completion of Team Plans, Business Management and Improvement Plans and other appropriate policy documents will be essential.

Take part in team briefings, project review meetings and presentations and will provide oral and written reports as necessary.

On occasion, you will be required to deputise for the Senior Greenspace Officer (Policy & Projects) in their absence.

Co-operation with Community Greenspace Communities staff for community consultations and with Community Greenspace Infrastructure staff to ensure projects are sustainably-designed and properly handed over for maintenance purposes is essential.

Represent Community Greenspace at meetings with other services, outside bodies and community representatives and will be able to draft Committee Reports, Best Value Reviews, Business Cases and other necessary documents within agreed timescales.

You will have to respond in a timely manner to MSP, MP and Councillor queries and public service requests and complaints and provide specialist landscape advice on planning applications.

You will help ensure that the Councils Scheme of Administration, Financial Guidelines, the Services Safe Working Practices, Quality Manual and Procedures are implemented at all times.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Annabelle O’Connell, Community Greenspace Team Leader (Policy & Projects) at aoconnell@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

Housing Officer (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC12054
£31,974 - £35,100
Pullar House, Perth

This is a busy, challenging and varied role within our City Central Locality Housing Team providing comprehensive housing management services to tenants and residents in the base locality and on occasion across other localities within Perth and Kinross.

The individual appointed will be expected to support tenants to ensure they are comfortable and secure in their homes and provide advice and guidance to help tenants sustain their tenancies and contribute to attractive, safe and sustainable neighbourhoods.

The role involves estate and tenancy management including neighbourhood, anti-social behaviour and environmental complaints, rent and arrears management, housing advice and information.

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

You must be able to appropriately apply confidentiality when using and sharing information and have an awareness of the relevant legislation.

Ideally, you should hold CIH Level 3 or 4 Certificate/Diploma in Housing Practice - or equivalent level of qualification.

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

The successful candidate should be:

• Organised and structured in their approach to the role and able not only to prioritise but react quickly to changing situations within appropriate timescales.
• Able to place a high focus on customer care and be committed to delivering a high quality service.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and other services seeking the best possible outcome or solution.
• Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others.
• Adapt their approach in accordance with the needs of customers and colleagues in a non-judgemental and respectful manner.
• Able to work flexibly to meet service demands - if required across all localities in Perth and Kinross.
• Have a positive approach to working independently or within an often large team environment.
• Have excellent IT skills and be competent and comfortable using all Microsoft Office packages but specifically Word, Outlook and Excel as well.
• A quick learner in relation to IT systems, processes, procedures and legislation applicable to the role.
• You must be friendly, outgoing and approachable, good at multi-tasking and a committed team player who can work well within a large team and be open to others thoughts and opinions.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Carrie Clark, Co-ordinator (Housing) on 01738 459675 or at CAClark@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

Project Manager, ALEO Programme (Fixed Term until 31 March 2026) - PKC12045
£47,864 - £51,562
2 High Street, Perth

Are you passionate about driving transformation and managing change?

Do you thrive in dynamic environments and have experience of working in partnership to manage large scale projects, build key relationships and drive business improvement?

If so, we are seeking an experienced Transformation & Change Project Manager to lead, direct, and support the development of multiple workstreams across the Council’s Arms’ Length External Organisations (ALEOs).

This role is one of partnership and collaboration, crucial in delivering agreed outcomes, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget.

You will drive, coordinate and monitor the reporting of key achievements and milestones to the ALEO Project Working Group.

Your main accountabilities will be to:

• Develop comprehensive project plans in collaboration with all relevant organisations, ensuring the allocation of resources effectively across multiple projects.

• Work with partners to design new models of cooperation and operation, acting as the primary point of contact for the ALEO project working group.

• Manage expectations, align project goals, and identify project risks with mitigation strategies.

• Develop strategies and monitoring procedures for embedding Transformation & Change projects.

• Engage with stakeholders and facilitate engagement workshops.

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

To join us in this role, we would expect you to possess:

• An appropriate degree or professional qualification and/or relevant experience in project management or transformation and change roles at a corporate/strategic level.

• Working knowledge of ALEOs/Council’s strategic planning and performance reporting.

• Experience with partnership service level agreements, budgetary implications – preferably with a good understanding of charity/ALEO governance and tax rules.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Charlene Guild, Strategic Lead - Projects & Programmes on 01738 477977.

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

Teacher of English 0.6FTE (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC12041
£33,594 - £50,589 (pro-rata)
Bertha Park High School, Perth

A temporary part time vacancy for 3 days per week, covering maternity leave has become available as Teacher of English at Bertha Park High School.

As the successful candidate, you must demonstrate the ability to motivate and engage with young people and show that they fully understand the values and principles of a Curriculum for Excellence and the Senior Phase.

The post holder will be a creative and resourceful individual with the ability to challenge traditional teaching practices as we seek to develop the department in a technology-rich environment.

Ideally experienced in a variety of digital learning resources, you will be able to enhance the learning experience of pupils through the development of engaging activities which enthuse those in your classroom.

The Individual

You will be a teacher who can demonstrate a proven track record in achieving better outcomes for a range of learners.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to motivate, engage and earn the trust of young people as you support their individual and collective needs.

You will be a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, keen to take on new challenges and work creatively with new technologies.

Can you make a difference to the future lives of the children and young people in Perth & Kinross?

Do you have aspirations to be one of our next leaders in education?

If so, we have an opportunity you will not want to miss as a Teacher of Mathematics at Bertha Park High School.

For further information on this post, please contact Holly Hamilton, Principal Teacher of English and Drama on 01738 452300 or at BerthaparkHSP@pkc.gov.uk

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

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Early Childhood Practitioner (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC12027
£24,706 - £26,544 (Term-time only)
Breadalbane Academy, Aberfeldy

You will be working with a team of skilled practitioners to support our children develop their play and learning experiences across the curriculum.

The successful candidate will be able to think 'on their feet' and enjoy a varied role in order to support a happy, busy nursery putting children's needs first.

You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues alike.

We are looking for a fun, caring, committed and dedicated individual who loves to work as part of a team.

Knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence across Early Level along with expertise of extending play is essential, as is a commitment to continuous professional learning.

The successful candidate will be a driven professional with appropriate Nursery experience and a passion for getting it right for every child.

Please note that this is a Term-Time only post which involves no school holiday working.

For the role of Early Childhood Practitioner, you should hold an appropriate qualification e.g., SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF level 7 equivalent or SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education or SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People, as well as have the eligibility to register with SSSC.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Victoria Marshall, Depute Head Teacher on 01887 822300.

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

Primary Class Teacher, Gaelic Medium Education (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC12028
£32,217 - £48,516
Breadalbane Academy, Aberfeldy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, professional, flexible, and motivated Teacher of Gaelic Medium Education (GME) to join our team at Breadalbane Academy.

Applicants must be fluent Gaelic speakers appropriately qualified to teach in a primary GME setting.

The successful candidate appointed to this post will work with pupils from both primary Gaelic Medium Education classes to further develop pupils’ Gaelic skills and attainment across the curriculum.

To continue fostering Gaelic across the school, you will be required to liaise with Gaelic staff, from nursery to secondary.

You must have a degree in Gaelic Medium Education and speak the language fluently.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Victoria Marshall, Depute Head Teacher - Primary on 01887 822300.

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

Housing Assistant (Fixed Term until 31 March 2026) - PKC12020
£25,508 - £27,874
Central Arrears Team, Pullar House

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the Central Arrears Team.

We are looking for an energetic, driven, and innovative individual for the role of Housing Assistant.

You will be responsible for monitoring rent arrears within set targets, providing advice and assistance to maximise tenants’ incomes, arrange and monitor repayment plans.

You will communicate with our customers by using various methods of contact including face to face, telephone, home visits and through written correspondence.

You should have a good understanding of financial matters, with additional budgeting skills.

We are looking for a good team player who understands the need to work collaboratively with colleagues across housing and our external partners, recognising and valuing other people’s strengths.

You must be able to work on your own initiative in an organised and structured manner with minimal supervision.

You will be able to identify and resolve problems independently, offer solutions and work to a “Think YES” approach.

You will report to the Senior Housing Officer of the Central Arrears Team. The standard hours of work for this role are Monday to Friday from 8.45 to 5pm but due to the level and the nature of the post, there will be an expectation that you will work flexibly, and this could include evenings and weekends for attending public meetings/events or other business critical tasks.

Requirements

You will be someone who wants to make a difference and is committed to providing a high-quality service to our customers.

You should have a clear focus on the customer and ensure that you are committed to improving their experiences.

You will have a non-judgemental attitude, be empathetic and sensitive to the needs of our customers. You should be able to communicate effectively.

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual who is enthusiastic, innovative and creative.

You should be someone who uses a coaching style to help others to find their own solutions.

You should have the ability to have difficult conversations and resolve issues at an early stage rather than allowing them to develop.

As this role will have its challenges, it is crucial that you are resilient to deal with these and hurdles you may encounter, and that you have strength of character and are solution-focused to achieve the intended outcomes.

A good basic knowledge of Housing Legislation and professional best practice is required as well as a thirst for keeping your own learning up to date and be open to ongoing personal development.

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation is necessary ensuring that this is factored into your own working practices and any dealings with customers.

You will apply confidentiality appropriately, taking account of data protection and other legal and regulatory requirements.

You must have experience of working in Housing or other customer service setting and in particular debt recovery/income maximisation.

You should have a good working knowledge of the benefit system and be qualified to CIH Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Housing/willing to work towards this or hold an equivalent level in a relevant discipline.

You will be computer literate with proven IT skills and competent in the use of all Microsoft packages.

You must hold a clean current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work use to undertake this role.

You will bring a positive energy; embrace change and work with the business to ensure optimum service is always provided.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Leigh Thow, Senior Housing Officer on 01250 871308.

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

Teacher of Home Economics - PKC12016
£32,217 - £48,516
Blairgowrie High School

An exciting opportunity has a risen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher of Home Economics to join our team on a permanent basis.

About the School

Blairgowrie High School is the sole secondary school for East Perthshire, and covers a wide catchment area of beautiful landscapes. For leisure time, the area offers many wonderful opportunities for outdoor pursuits and pastimes but is close enough to Perth and Dundee if it is city pursuits you are after. To the West we extend almost to Dunkeld; to the North our area stretches up Glenshee past the Spittal, to the border with Aberdeenshire Council; to the East our area extends to the Angus border and finally to the South-East, Tullybaccart – the highest point on the road between Coupar Angus and Dundee – is our boundary with Dundee Council.

Our associated Primary Schools are Alyth, Burrelton, Coupar Angus, Glendelvine, Kettins, Kirkmichael, Meigle, Newhill, Rattray and St Stephen’s.

The Individual

For more information about this role please contact Mark Stanhope, Business Manager by emailing Blairgowrie@pkc.gov.uk

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

Early Childhood Practitioner (Fixed Term until 17 August 2025) - PKC12014
£25,424 - £27,315 (36 Hours per week Term-time and 21.6 Hours per week during School holidays)
Kinross Primary School Nursery

The role of an Early Childhood Practitioner (ECP) in Kinross Nursery is a varied and rewarding post.

You will be a member of a large, friendly and supportive team.

We offer in house professional learning and leadership roles within our nursery.

We are looking for a qualified ECP who has experience working in an early years setting.

The successful candidate will be friendly, approachable and nurturing with an understanding of meeting learners needs.

For the role of Early Childhood Practitioner, you should hold an appropriate qualification e.g. SNNEB, NNEB, HNC, SCQF level 7 equivalent or SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education or SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People, as well as have the eligibility to register with SSSC.

Requirements

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Pauline Smith, Head Teacher on 01577 867272 or at KinrossPrimary@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

Head Teacher (PKC11985)
£66,072
Cleish Primary School

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring leader with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children?

We are seeking someone who can lead our school community, develop learning and teaching and ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential.

You should have experience of leading aspects of improvement across a school. You should be able to talk about your leadership skills and the impact the improvement activity has had on outcomes for learners. You should have experience of leading a team. This could include leading a working group or staff team to drive improvement.

Ideally, you will also have experience in a leadership post. This could include a middle leader, central officer or headteacher post.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of our small rural schools, to support the school community to demonstrate their school values of respect, kindness, inclusion, responsibility and fairness. This post will include a teaching commitment for part of the week but at PKC, we will ensure you have a support network in place. You will be supported by your QIO, be linked with a peer Headteacher who will be your Critical Colleague, and have access to a Headteacher induction programme; the Leading Change Programme.

The Head Teachers Education and Training (Scotland) Regulations 2019 require candidates who are appointed to their first permanent Head Teacher post from 1 August 2020 to have attained the Standard for Headship. If you have not gained this qualification, appointment can only be made on a fixed term basis for maximum period of 30 months. Perth & Kinross Council are committed to supporting candidates gain this qualification.

Additional Information:

Recruitment Pack and Additional Information

Cleish Primary School Website

Cleish Primary School Video

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Gillian Knox, Quality Improvement Officer via email at GKnox@pkc.gov.uk

Should you be invited to attend interview, you will be asked to provide 2 references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. Therefore, when completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide contact details for two referees. 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.

As Perth & Kinross Council operates an open reference policy, the onus will be on you to provide us with your references.

Please note, as your references are required for the start of the interview process, it is important you approach your referees and ask them to complete and submit them by e-mail to recruitment@pkc.gov.uk PRIOR to the date of your interview. The job profile and reference template are attached to this advert for you to forward to your referees. You will not have access to them after the post has closed.

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

Business Assistant (Fixed Term until 17 August 2025) - PKC11999
£19,646 - £20,760 (32.5 Hours per week, Term-time only)
Blairgowrie High School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Assistant to join our Business Support Team on a Fixed Term basis until 17 August 2025. This post is term time, along with 10 days worked in the school holidays.

Working as part of a team in our busy School Office, the successful candidate will be motivated, curious, flexible and dedicated to delivering an excellent business admin support service.

You will be someone who is keen to learn and develop your skills and knowledge and work with colleagues in the team seamlessly.

Good IT skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications are essential.

Office tasks include processing invoices for payment, updating pupil attendance, collating and distributing pupil letters and reports, minute taking of meetings, signposting pupils, photocopying and supporting teachers with trips and events.

In this role, you will have first aid responsibilities and although a current first aid certificate is desired; but it is not essential as full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be committed to being part of the overall school and be willing to be involved in a range of school activities. You will also enjoy working with young people, their families and community partners.

About the School

Blairgowrie High School is the sole secondary school for East Perthshire, and covers a wide catchment area of beautiful landscapes. For leisure time, the area offers many wonderful opportunities for outdoor pursuits and pastimes but is close enough to Perth and Dundee if it is city pursuits you are after. To the West we extend almost to Dunkeld; to the North our area stretches up Glenshee past the Spittal, to the border with Aberdeenshire Council; to the East our area extends to the Angus border and finally to the South-East, Tullybaccart – the highest point on the road between Coupar Angus and Dundee – is our boundary with Dundee Council.

Our associated Primary Schools are Alyth, Burrelton, Coupar Angus, Glendelvine, Kettins, Kirkmichael, Meigle, Newhill, Rattray and St Stephen’s.

The Individual

For more information about this role please contact Gillian Grant, Business Management Officer on 01250 871200 or by emailing Blairgowrie@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