Total 290 job vacancies by Falkirk Council

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Falkirk Council is seeking to recruit an individual who is a highly skilled practitioner, committed to delivering the very best experiences for our children and young people.

This role involves the successful candidate working within the ASN Service (Central Team) and line managed by Team Manager ASN.

You will support the work of Falkirk Council ASN Transitions Team to improve transitions for young people with ASN or a disability into adulthood. You should have knowledge and experience of working with children with ASN or a disability. You must be motivated to support people to lead full and positive lives by operating in a person-centred capacity.

You must have the ability to be mobile across the council area.

The key policy document for Falkirk schools is Learning to Achieve. This was co-created by headteachers, teachers, early years practitioners, support staff, parents/carers, pupils and other partners.

It sets out clearly our expectations for our staff, namely that they are practitioners who demonstrate commitment to meeting the needs of all learners by:

• reflecting critically on their practice
• being proactive in seeking professional learning opportunities that further enhance their skills and knowledge
• adopting flexible, creative approaches to meet the needs of all learners
• using current educational thinking to inform their practice
• making good use of professional collaboration in school and beyond
• communicating effectively with others

Successful applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend an interview.

You will work 18.5 hours per week on a term time basis.

This post is temporary until June 2026 due to a temporary project.

Successful applicants for posts working with children or vulnerable adults will be subject to disclosure checks or the new PVG scheme.

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Kerry Drinnan (ASN Service Manager) at additionalsupport@falkirk.gov.uk

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant working in Falkirk High School. As part of this role you will help prepare and serve food for schools and/or offices within Falkirk Council. You will be motivated and enthusiastic in contributing to the delivery of an effective and efficient customer service.

Previous experience as a Catering Assistant is desirable but is not essential as training will be given. Ultimately, we are looking for individuals who display a positive attitude, are passionate, organised and can work successfully as part of a team. A strong willingness to learn is also critical.

You will work 10 hours per week on a term time basis, Monday to Friday 9am - 11am.

This post is temporary until March 2025 to cover a period of sickness.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant working in Falkirk High School. As part of this role you will help prepare and serve food for schools and/or offices within Falkirk Council. You will be motivated and enthusiastic in contributing to the delivery of an effective and efficient customer service.

Previous experience as a Catering Assistant is desirable but is not essential as training will be given. Ultimately, we are looking for individuals who display a positive attitude, are passionate, organised and can work successfully as part of a team. A strong willingness to learn is also critical.

You will work 10 hours per week on a term time basis, Monday to Friday 11.00am - 1.00pm.

This post is temporary until March 2025 to cover a period of sickness.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

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Early Years Officer

Slamannan Primary School, ELC Class

Post ID ES8032

An opportunity has arisen for a temporary Early Years Officer to join the team at Slamannan Primary School, ELC Class.

You will have skills, knowledge and experience of all current Early Learning and Childcare provision and procedures and have a passion for promoting and delivering high quality play and learning both indoors and outdoors.

You will work as an effective team member and establish positive relationships with children and families. You will have knowledge and experience of current early learning and childcare provision and procedures.

With experience of working with children, you will have an HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent. You must be registered with or currently seeking registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

The post is full time (37 hours, term time) and is permanent within Falkirk Council Children’s Services. Please note the salary in the advert will be adjusted accordingly for term time contract. Slamannan Primary School offers extended day options for parents between 8am and 6pm so you must be prepared to work a shift pattern between these hours.

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Early Years Officer

Shieldhill Primary School, ELC Class

Post ID ES7688

**ONLY FALKIRK COUNCIL EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY**

An opportunity has arisen for an Early Years Officer to join the team at Shieldhill Primary School, ELC Class.

You will have skills, knowledge and experience of all current Early Learning and Childcare provision and procedures and have a passion for promoting and delivering high quality play and learning both indoors and outdoors.

You will work as an effective team member and establish positive relationships with children and families. You will have knowledge and experience of current early learning and childcare provision and procedures.

With experience of working with children, you will have an HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent. You must be registered with or currently seeking registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

The post is part time – 29.6 hours working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and is term time. The post is permanent within Falkirk Council Children’s Services.

Please note the salary in the advert will be adjusted accordingly for part time and term time contract.

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The Financial Assessment Team are based within the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership where we work closely with other professionals across social work adult services.

It is essential that candidates have knowledge and experience of financial assessment with a local authority or in a social care setting. It is desirable that this experience is gained from working with older adults. The candidate should have strong communication and interpersonal skills, an eagerness to learn and develop, an ability to prioritise workload and time management, be a team-player alongside having experience of financial assessment and case recording.

Being educated to HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Administration or Business Studies or an equivalent or relevant work experience is essential. Having experience of Microsoft Office packages especially MS Excel and a working knowledge of DWP and Social Security Scotland is also required.

The candidate should also possess the ability to interpret and understand statutory requirements and relevant legislation to the post.

You will be required to complete a welfare benefits calculation test at interview.

This post is a hybrid working arrangement which means there is a blend of home working and office-based working.

You will be required to carry out home visits to clients homes who would benefit from, or prefer, to have a face-to-face meeting so this post will require you to be mobile across the Falkirk Council area and neighbouring local authority boundaries so the candidate must hold a full UK driving licence.

You will work 37 hours across Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am to 5.30pm.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership and undergo the necessary driver checks in line with Falkirk Council requirements.

If you feel you have the relevant skills, knowledge and attributes for this post and would like to work within our service where you could lead a fulfilling career then please apply now.

For further information please contact Tracey Reilly at tracey.reilly@falkirk.gov.uk

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As a Car Park Attendant you will have a passion for great customer service and will provide a 5 star customer experience for all visitors to The Helix.

In this post your primary responsibility will be taking payment for parking from our visitors whilst also providing information about The Helix and other areas of interest around Falkirk and beyond. The role is vital to The Helix as in most cases you will be the first point of contact for our visitors and the impression you give them is the one that lasts. In addition to these tasks you will also be required to perform some basic tasks that help with the upkeep of The Helix, including litter picking and basic car park maintenance. We are looking for individuals who display a positive attitude, are passionate, organised and can successfully work as part of a team. A strong willingness to learn is also critical.

The position is 18.75 hours per week on a variable shift pattern which operates across 7 days on a 4 weekly rotation and will include regular weekend working. This is an evening role and the shift is typically from 4.30pm – 10.15pm. The rota will be available for viewing at the interview stage.

This post is temporary until October 2025 due to service requirement.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to carry out a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please fill in the form on My Job Scotland with as much detail as possible to allow us to get the possible picture of who you are and what your experiences have been.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact David Moody, Visitor Services Supervisor on 01324 590600.

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You will be responsible for all activities in a larger kitchen and its surrounds connected with the provision of a catering service, including the provision of transported meals.

You will be motivated and enthusiastic in leading a team to provide an effective and efficient customer service to high standard.

You will work 30 hours per week on a term time basis Monday to Friday 7.30am - 2.30pm.

This post is temporary until March 2025 to cover a period of sickness.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

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We are looking for a friendly and organised person with a passion for great customer service. You will work as part of the catering team and present a comfortable and welcoming environment to customers in our café, conference centre and those attending matchday hospitality and other events.

As the first point of contact the role requires someone who is able to provide a high quality of customer service and is a good communicator. The post holder will also be required to assist with the preparation of food and drinks.

You will be required to undertake work outside normal office hours including evenings and weekends.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit My Job Scotland.

To apply, please register with Myjobscotland and complete the online application form. Please note that we do not accept CV’s.

For further information, please contact Allison or Linzi on 01324 618740

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Falkirk Council is seeking to recruit class teachers who are highly skilled practitioners, committed to delivering the very best learning and teaching experiences for our children and young people.

You will be part of a Team who are designing exciting new pathways for our pupils following the recent investment of an industrial kitchen and café with barista facilities. This faculty is a popular option for pupils looking to develop skills for life, learning and work.

The key policy document for Falkirk schools is Learning to Achieve. This was co-created by headteachers, teachers, early years practitioners, support staff, parents/carers, pupils and other partners. It sets out clearly our expectations for our class teachers, namely that they are practitioners who demonstrate commitment to meeting the needs of all learners by:

• reflecting critically on their practice
• being proactive in seeking professional learning opportunities that further enhance their skills and knowledge
• adopting flexible, creative approaches to meet the needs of all learners
• using current educational thinking to inform their practice
• making good use of professional collaboration in school and beyond
• communicating effectively with others

Successful applicants will:

• hold an appropriate secondary qualification
• be fully registered with the General Teaching Council, Scotland (GTCS)
• be able to demonstrate that they possess the commitment, knowledge and skills outlined in the Standard for Full Registration

Applicants for a permanent post, who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process, will be invited to participate in a classroom observation and attend a formal interview.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post.

The salary for this Teacher’s post is paid in line with SNCT Conditions of Service, please see Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook

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Early Years Officer

Glenburn ELC Centre

CS5973

An opportunity has arisen for two temporary Early Years Officers to join the large team at Glenburn ELC Centre.

You will have skills, knowledge and experience of all current Early Learning and Childcare provision and procedures and have a passion for promoting and delivering high quality play and learning both indoors and outdoors.

You will work as an effective team member and establish positive relationships with children and families. You will have knowledge and experience of current early learning and childcare provision and procedures.

With experience of working with children, you will have an HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent. You must be registered with or currently seeking registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

There are 2 positions available

Post 1 – CS6034 – Full Time, Term Time Temporary from 6th January 2025 until 27th June 2025 initially, with possible extension

Post 2 – CS5973 – Full Time, Full Year from 3 January 2025 until 31st July 2025 initially, with possible extension

The ELC Centre is open from 8am to 6pm and you should be prepared to work a shift pattern between these hours.

Please note which post or posts you wish to be considered for in the additional information section of your application.

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To work in our Sports Development team, we are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals, who will deliver fun, safe and engaging gymnastics sessions, to the young people involved in our Gymnastics Development program.

As a Head Coach, your role is all about leading the delivery of a creative, fun and structured coaching session. We are looking for great people, who naturally have these qualities. Your role will also involve inspiring active life’s and motivating young people to develop their sporting skills, support and mentor our assistant and volunteers’ coaches and promote the benefits of an active healthy lifestyle through sport.

Our programme operates 7 days per week across our preschool, recreational and development gymnastics programme. Sessions will be delivered at various gymnastics venues throughout Falkirk, including our state-of-the-art gymnastics training venue at Carron Gymnastics Centre. There are also other opportunities to coach within our primary and secondary school programme, school holiday coaching camps and at our gymnastics events.

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of a UKCC level 2 qualification in Gymnastics to support the continual growth and development of our gymnastics programme at Falkirk Council.

You will work on an as and when required basis.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

Would you like to join us?

If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit My Job Scotland.

To apply, please register with Myjobscotland and complete the online application form. Please note that we do not accept CV’s.

For more information please contact our Sport Development Officer at billy.brotton@falkirk.gov.uk.

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To work in our Sports Development team, we are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals, who will deliver fun, safe and engaging gymnastics sessions, to the young people involved in our Gymnastics Development program.

As a Head Coach, your role is all about leading the delivery of a creative, fun and structured coaching session. We are looking for great people, who naturally have these qualities. Your role will also involve inspiring active life’s and motivating young people to develop their sporting skills, support and mentor our assistant and volunteers’ coaches and promote the benefits of an active healthy lifestyle through sport.

Our programme operates 7 days per week across our preschool, recreational and development gymnastics programme. Sessions will be delivered at various gymnastics venues throughout Falkirk, including our state-of-the-art gymnastics training venue at Carron Gymnastics Centre. There are also other opportunities to coach within our primary and secondary school programme, school holiday coaching camps and at our gymnastics events.

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of a level 1 qualification in Gymnastics to support the continual growth and development of our gymnastics programme at Falkirk Council.

You will work on an as and when required basis.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

Would you like to join us?

If you are interested in applying for this role, please visit My Job Scotland.

To apply, please register with Myjobscotland and complete the online application form. Please note that we do not accept CV’s.

For more information please contact our Sport Development Officer at billy.brotton@falkirk.gov.uk.

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We are proud to have a workforce with values that promote human rights, social justice and professional integrity. We recognise the importance of diversity within our organisation that reflects the communities we serve.

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to join our Home First Team (Hospital Assessment and Care Management Social Work) in Falkirk. We encourage applications from practitioners who have experience working in a busy and dynamic hospital discharge team working with adults across all Forth Valley hospital sites and intermediate care settings. You will have knowledge and experience of assessment and care planning in hospital discharges and statutory legislation and guidance relating to adult services social work, together with an ability to manage complex casework and to confidently assess and manage risk.

Due to service redesign, applications are welcomed from experienced qualified Social Workers and Occupational Therapists who meet our Advanced Practitioner criteria. This is based on a Social Worker/OT who is committed to practicing at a higher level of competence derived from the accumulation of experience, level of expertise (academic and developmental) and the ability to confidently engage with situations that present greater risk and complexity.

You should hold a relevant post qualifying award at SCQF level 10 or 11. See SCQF for details of qualification levels and if qualifications were obtained out with Scotland

You should be qualified for a minimum of three years, have experience of chairing meetings and a proven track record of supporting team practice development in a number of ways, such as mentoring, facilitating student placements, groups or communities of practice.

We welcome your application for the Advanced Practitioner/Social Worker/OT position. If selected for interview you will be asked to present evidence against the criteria that supports your application.

We have a dynamic and forward-thinking workforce, who are committed to making a positive difference for people accessing services and living in our communities. Trauma informed, relationships and strengths based social work sits at the heart of our practice.

We promote a workforce culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work. This supports our mission to be recognised as a learning organisation promoting openness, creativity, and experimentation across the workforce.

We work hard to develop our staff and expose them to a wide range of opportunities. We encourage our workforce to acquire and share knowledge, information, and resources. We nurture innovation, including service co-design that’s shaped by lived experiences and we provide freedom to try new things, to risk failure and to learn from both mistakes and promising and good practice.

We are proud to offer:

• Supportive team structure
• Time for reflective supervision
• A culture where your voice matters and opportunities are available to shape how we work together as a team, service and across the Council and partnerships.
• Bespoke training and a range of career development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and mobile /flexible working supporting work life balance.
• Competitive salaries
• Local Government pension scheme and employee benefits and rewards scheme

You will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

For more information please contact Claire.chapman@falkirk.gov.uk (Home First Manager) or natalie.mclurg@falkirk.gov.uk (Homefirst Team Leader)

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We are proud to have a workforce with values that promote human rights, social justice and professional integrity. We recognise the importance of diversity within our organisation that reflects the communities we serve.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced family support worker to join Falkirk Council and lead on the delivery of a bespoke family support pilot developed collaboratively by Children’s and Place Services.

This post is to provide person centred family support to children and families who have lived in temporary accommodation for lengthy periods of time. The post holder will use the Outcome Star model to undertake assessment of need, helping families to identify and overcome the wider factors impacting on their ability to sustain a permanent tenancy.

A strength-based approach is essential in working alongside families to identify solutions in respect of their family life. Therefore, experience of supporting families in overcoming challenges with family relationships and routines, the impact of domestic abuse, emotional wellbeing and school attendance is desirable.

You will be based in the Temporary Accommodation Team to develop a strong understanding of the housing application system and support families in this process. They will also be required to work closely with key partners across social work, education, employment, and mental health services to support the development of stronger support networks for families. Strong communication skills and experience of working collaboratively with partners is essential.

This post is temporary until February 2026 and has been created to support Children’s and Place Services in its ongoing work to improve outcomes for children and families in the local area. Supervision and support with be provided on a regular basis.

The successful candidate will be required to maintain PVG scheme membership.

You should be mobile across the council area and show commitment to your continuous development.

We have a dynamic and forward-thinking workforce, who are committed to make a positive difference for people accessing services and living in our communities. Trauma informed, relationships and strengths based social work sits at the heart of our practice.

We promote a culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work. This supports our mission to be recognised as a learning organisation promoting openness, creativity, and experimentation across the workforce.

We work hard to develop our staff and expose them to a wide range of opportunities. We encourage our workforce to acquire and share knowledge, information, and resources. We nurture innovation, including service co-design that’s shaped by lived experiences and we provide freedom to try new things, to risk failure and to learn from both mistakes, and promising and good practice.

When it comes to taking care of our employees, we are proud to offer:

• Supportive team structure
• Time for reflective supervision
• A culture where your voice matters and opportunities are available to shape how we work together as a team, service and across the Council and partnerships.
• Bespoke training and a range of career development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and mobile /flexible working supporting work life balance.
• Competitive salaries
• Local Government pension scheme and employee benefits and rewards scheme

For an informal discussion please contact Laura Lowrie laura.lowrie@falkirk.gov.uk or Joanna Stewart joanna.stewart@falkirk.gov.uk

Interview date will be 11th December 2024.

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