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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

School Support Assistant - Health & Food Technology
Balerno Community High School

Salary: £24,909 -£25,116 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 16 per week, 39 weeks sessional

Balerno High School is a fully comprehensive, non-denominational high school situated in the southwest of Edinburgh. We are proud to be school community built on strong relationships and a commitment to success. Our school values promote excellence and resilience; and we provide a learning and teaching environment built on respect, honesty and inclusion.

We are looking to appoint an organised and pro active individual with good communication skills to join our very busy Health & Wellbeing faculty. The role is to provide support to 3 teachers.

A good level of IT skills is essential as we utilise email, online systems for ordering and digital recipes.

The main duties of the role include; online food ordering, preparing for practical cookery lessons, maintaining food stocks, admin tasks , preparing fabric and patterns for Fashion courses, maintaining the preparation room and classrooms.

A good knowledge of kitchen hygiene safety is desirable is however we would support the successful candidate to achieve a food hygiene qualification.

The hours of work are Monday- Thursday 12:00-16:00

Further information about the school can be found at our website www.balernochs.edin.sch.uk or if you require specific information please contact the school by email at admin@balernochs.edin.sch.uk or telephone on 0131 477 7788

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Curriculum Leader Social Subjects – fixed term until 12/12/2026
James Gillespie's High School 

Salary: £68,892
Hours: 35 per week

At James Gillespie’s High School, we work hard to create a nurturing environment in which all feel welcome and part of a larger family. We value high expectations, respect, inclusion, integrity and kindness.

With almost 1600 pupils we are one of the largest secondary schools in Edinburgh. Our Warrender Park Road campus comprises of a main teaching block (Malala Building), a state-of-the-art sports complex (Eric Liddell Sports Building) and an impressive music and drama suite including studio and theatre (Muriel Spark Building) with further teaching accommodation in our grade 1 listed building, Brunstfield House. We also have a newly refurbished annexe (Darroch) at Gillespie Street. Staff will regularly travel between the two sites.

We are looking to recruit a Curriculum Leader Social Subjects (Maternity cover). This is a fixed-term position until 12 December 2026.

They will be enthusiastic and have demonstrated contributions to department and whole school activities in previous posts.

For further information please visit our website at www.jamesgillespies.co.uk or email admin@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

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Job Description

Place

Cleaning Operative
Holy Cross Primary

Salary: £24,346 - £24,646 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 7.5 hours per week, 40 weeks sessional

Monday - Friday 7am - 8:30am

As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council, you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate to ensure our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments.

• Trusted employer
• Security offered by permanent positions
• Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours
• Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts
• Paid annual leave (where applicable)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Opportunities to progress to supervisory level
• Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme
• Community connection – looking after your community’s essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours.

As part of our team, you will be valued and respected with a key focus on training and development.

MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES

• To empty litter and recycling bins.
• The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings.
• The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables.
• Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages.
• The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties.
• Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required.
• The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met.

*Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings that we service. As part of the duties of a Cleaning Operative and in this particular role, you will be required to be a key holder to fulfil these tasks. This typically would include operation of security alarm systems when opening a building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring that premises are left safe and secure when closing.

Please see the supporting documents for more information about the role.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Requirements

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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A leading group of independent Opticians are looking for a full time Mobile Optometrist to join their independent Opticians in the heart of Edinburgh.

Optometrist - Role

• Working between branches in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas
• Working with a successful group of high end independent Opticians
• Given a rota 3 months in advance
• Focus on patient care
• Testing times are 40-50 minutes
• Advanced equipment including an OCT
• Optix software
• Close teams who share ideas and input into the business
• Continuous training and support
• Full time including most Saturdays - 9am to 5.30pm
• Salaries ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
• Uplift for being mobile
• 34 days holiday including bank holidays
• Travel expenses paid beyond central Edinburgh
• Professional fees paid
• Staff and family/friends discounts
• Being part of a company that cares

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Full Clean Driving Licence
• Will put the patient first
• Wants to help develop and grow the business
• Wants to be a part of a friendly, close knit team
• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about Optometry

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

• Job Activities
  
  
• Preparing, collating and validating payroll related information for input onto payroll system to strict deadlines. Correcting errors as appropriate.
  
• Operating 2 payrolls; one for staff and another for pensioners who were awarded enhanced
  
  pensions with the management of these pension payments.
  
• Training of the Payroll Officer in the payroll system iTrent and reporting system Business Objects.
  
• Completing the new starter process: The HR systems team start the new starter process chain within the payroll system, with a workflow to Payroll to complete the process.
  
• Resolving any staff pay queries regarding the Contract change procedure.
  
• Responsible for ensuring all additions to pay claims are processed accurately and following-up queries as necessary including; support staff claim forms, additional hours claim forms, overtime claim forms, assessor claim forms and guest claim forms.
  
• Updating PAYE and NI in the payroll system for any legislative changes.
  
• Managing changes to the pension scheme deductions: SPPA (Scottish Public Pensions Agency) pension changes may be made monthly, in line with SPPA guidance. Deductions are calculated automatically, but are required to be checked.
  
• Managing changes to the pension scheme deductions: LPF (Lothian Pension Fund) pension changes may be made annually. Payroll imports global changes into the payroll system for employer contribution rates and tiered rates for employee contributions
  
• Processing other deductions, liaising with external agencies as necessary e.g. credit union, give as you earn, childcare vouchers, wage arrestment.
  
• Administering advanced payments where necessary: salary or expense advances will be paid under exceptional circumstances with the approval of delegated authorities. The post holder will administer the process and ensure that the advance will be reclaimed against the next salary payment due.
  
• Monitoring employee absences to ensure the correct amount of sick pay entitlement is processed.
  
• Setting up, calculating and processing the appropriate payments for maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements.
  
• Processing staff leaver information into the system, advising the applicable pension scheme as appropriate and posting final payslip and P45 to staff leaving.
  
• Reviewing the work of the payroll officers for accuracy and compliance with policy.
  
• Monthly analysis of all pay elements from gross to net pay, comparing it to the previous month.
  
• Monthly payroll reconciliations are prepared and investigated, and any anomalies rectified, liaising with colleagues as appropriate.
  
• Standard reporting within the system for reconciliation, monitoring and control purposes and building other bespoke reports using the BusinessObjects software.
  
• Responsible for generating BACS reports from the system to support the payroll reconciliation.
  
• Exporting pay information from the payroll system for import into the financial system, through a manual interface for verification of the Finance Manager. All payroll liabilities are reconciled to the balance sheet monthly, and any differences thoroughly investigated and cleared.
• Ensure pension deductions are made in accordance with the scheme rules, especially in cases such as maternity leave, sickness absence. For SPPA, employee contribution rates are updated on a monthly basis.
  
• Provide advice to employees on the pension scheme rules.
  
• Ensure iTrent is up to date with any changes to the pension schemes, in liaison with external suppliers.
  
• Responsible for the notification of new starts and leavers to the Pension Scheme bodies.
  
• Responsible for the notification of any other staff contract changes to the Pension bodies.
  
• Responsible for completing monthly and yearly pension returns and payments (to the LPF and SPPA). Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all monthly and year end statutory returns and payments
  
• Monthly P32 returns ensuring that each reconciles to the HMRC liability payments
  
• Responsible each year end for reconciling the P35 return ensuring that it reconciles to the HMRC liability payments.
  
• Responsible for preparing and reconciling year end information regarding P60's and P11 D's (to staff and HMRC as applicable).
  
• Responsible for completing monthly and yearly pension returns and payments (to the LPF and SPPA).
  
• Responsible for reconciling all third-party creditors, e.g. credit union payments and arranging the payments with the Purchase ledger team and sending additional back up information if requested.
  
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  Knowledge/Qualifications
  
  
• Hold a minimum of an SCQF Level 7 (payroll qualification) or equivalent finance related subject or be qualified by experience.
  
• Strong understanding of policies and procedures around processing of payroll.
  
• Experience supervising/managing a payroll team.
  
• Processing payroll in house.
  
• Working cross functionally with other departments (i.e. Finance and HR).
  
• Dealing with staff payroll queries.
  
• Experience supervising/managing a payroll team
  
• Public sector experience
  
• Work Independently
  
• Problem solving
  
• Workload management and planning
  
• Prior use of iTrent or Business Objects.
  
• Experience of Unit4/Agresso finance system.
  
• Prior involvement in system improvement.
  
  

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Curriculum Leader - Social Subjects & RMPS - Fixed term until 19/12/2025
Liberton High School

Salary: £64,320
Hours: 35 per week

Liberton High School is a non-denominational secondary school with roll of approximately 900 pupils, working in partnership with our associated primaries of Craigour Park, Gilmerton, Liberton and Prestonfield to serve our local community in South East Edinburgh.

We have a rising roll which is projected to peak at approximately 1100 within the next four years. We are excited to be moving into a new, purpose-built Community Campus, which is due to be completed in February 2026. The leadership team comprises of the Head Teacher, three Depute Head Teachers, and a Business Manager. We have a complement of 65 teaching staff and 26 support staff.

We are a successful school, which is evident in our attainment journey over the past 5 years. Liberton High School is a place where everybody matters and our dedicated staff are committed to supporting our young people to achieve their potential.

We are looking for a creative and innovative individual to join our Extended Leadership Team as Acting Curricular Leader of Social Subjects and RME.

The successful candidate will be able to use their skills, knowledge and experience to provide leadership within this faculty and hold responsibility for promoting our school values through the delivery of the faculty improvement plan. You will have overall responsibility to plan and implement the delivery of Curriculum for Excellence to ensure maximum impact that benefits children and young people

Teaching commitment will be a maximum of 17.5hrs and the successful candidate should have the ability to teach subjects from across the faculty within the BGE and either History, Geography, Modern Studies or RMPS in the senior phase.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Principal Teacher
Ratho Primary School

Salary: £55,155
Hours: 35 per week

We are looking to recruit an experienced and innovative Principal Teacher to join our team. Applications are invited from enthusiastic professionals who have the vision and energy to promote high standards of achievement and ensure the continued development and progress of the school.

At Ratho Primary School, we aim to create a welcoming, secure and caring environment in which children, staff and parents/carers feel valued. We provide a broad, well-balanced curriculum which encourages children to achieve their full potential.

Ratho Primary School is currently organised into ten classes from P1-P7 and has a current roll of 225 pupils. There is a new Early Learning and Childcare Nursery site with capacity for 64 places scheduled to open in January 2025 and our current nursery building is full at a capacity of 32 places.

The school currently has a Senior Leadership Team of Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher and a part-time Business Manager.

Ratho Primary School is situated in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Edinburgh. There is a large playground area complete with garden and school woodland. We are at the heart of the supportive and vibrant local Ratho community. We are part of the Balerno High School Learning Community alongside Dean Park and Kirknewton Primary Schools.

Please visit our website for more information about our school: http://rathoprimary.org.uk/

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Pupil Support Assistant (Enhanced Support Base)
Murrayburn Primary School

Salary: £24,909 - £25,116 (pro rata for part time and sessional)
Hours: 23.5 per week, 39 weeks sessional

“Murrayburn Primary School Enhanced Support Base (ESB) comprises of three classes (within a mainstream primary school) supporting pupils aged 5-12 who have a range of diagnosed additional support needs (ASNs). Almost all pupils have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and many have additional co-existing conditions (e.g. Intellectual Disability; ADHD; Developmental Co-ordination Disorder etc.), which can result in complex learning and behavioural profiles.

We are looking to recruit a part-time Monday to Friday Pupil Support Assistant to work as part of our ESB team. The role would require the successful candidate to work alongside class teachers and nursery nurses to support pupils in their learning, play and general development. Several pupils can present with dysregulated behaviour and require support with toileting and transitions throughout the school day. You may also work 1:1 with a pupil.

The candidates for this position will ideally have had experience working with children with similar ASN profiles in an educational setting. Knowledge of strategies and interventions to support pupils with additional needs and an ability to communicate well and work as part of a class staff team are desirable attributes for applicants. The ability to think creatively and be flexible in your approach to supporting young people are also important qualities when working towards positive outcomes for pupils.

Experience working in the school environment is preferential.

For more information please visit the website https://murrayburnprimaryschool.com. Alternatively call our ESB Principal Teacher - Ms Ridland 0131 453 5339.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Place

Ticketing Services Duty Manager
Usher Hall

Salary: £28,046 - £32,010
Hours: 36 per week

To be primarily responsible for delivering and assisting with the management of the ticketing requirements of a wide range of performances, events and programmes across the performance venues (Usher Hall, Assembly Rooms, Churchill Theatre and Ross Theatre) as well as Museums and Galleries and agency sales for other external event; ensuring first class customer care, client service, operational effectiveness and meeting the business and financial objectives.

MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES
Deliver the box office service through ticketing and associated systems and ensure that appropriate arrangements are adhered to for the effective implementation of the service across the venues.

Implement and participate in the development of customer care standards for both audiences and clients, ensuring that first class arrangements are made for the effective implementation of the service across the venues.

Undertake policy and administrative tasks that will result in meeting required service standards and legal compliance for hirers and ticket buyers relating to contractual agreements, legal obligations, payments, and other relevant obligations.

Ensure that all event ticketing information is shared and communicated effectively to staff, hirers and audiences through the most effective channels; and arrange for the safe storage of existing and historical data in this area.

Manage staff, rotas and training plans to ensure continuous improvement so that the staff, systems and associated sales channels are meeting the needs of audiences, hirers and other users.

Work with appointed external consultants and contractors as required, ensuring that Council policies and processes are adhered to.

Contribute professional expertise to develop the service within own area, with other venues, and across the team and division as required.

Work effectively as part of a team within own area and across the wider environment in which the post holder operates.

Deputise for the Ticketing Services Manager as required.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Job Description

Children’s, Education and Justice Services

Sexual and Violent Offending Liaison Officer (SAVOLO), Justice Services
Various locations across Edinburgh

Salary: £44,257 - £52,373 (pro-rata for part time)
Hours: 14 per week

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our SAVOLO service.

Accountable to the Team Leader and with public safety being paramount, as a SAVOLO you will work closely with colleagues across Edinburgh Justice Services, the wider Council, and other partners including Police Scotland, Health, Scottish Prison Service and Third Sector, to make decisions regarding risk levels, develop risk management plans which mitigate against these risks and safeguard the public, and provide support and advice to colleagues and partners

Edinburgh Justice Services are committed to providing high quality services while ensuring a compassionate approach to people accessing our services and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer a high level of training to support continuous professional development and to deliver a broad range of interventions, including established, accredited, group work programmes. We are implementing Trauma Informed Practice, Safe & Together™ and Restorative Justice practice models and interventions across our services, and are establishing a Women’s Centre, in partnership with NHS Lothian, to reduce barriers and meet the needs of women involved in the justice system.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about these posts and the services provided by the teams, please email steven.harvey@edinburgh.gov.uk

Candidates will have a Social Work qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and be registered, or eligible to register, with the SSSC. In addition, they will be trained in and have extensive experience of using risk assessment tools and leading risk management processes.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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PA / EA
West Edinburgh based | fully office based role with parking
Full Time | 35 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 9:00am to 5:00pm
Ongoing temp role for at least a month
Pay rate up to £20.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Search Consultancy are currently working with an Edinburgh based client to recruit an experienced PA / EA who will be responsible for providing extensive and varied Administration, Secretarial & PA support to Senior Management.

Duties involved in this role will include:
* Providing comprehensive EA & senior level administration support to a number of senior members of the Senior Leadership team
* Organisation & co-ordination of high level events & meetings including agendas, logistics, catering, facilities & venue management
* Extensive diary management & meeting scheduling for multiple stakeholders
* Booking required travel & accommodation for the team & producing itineraries where required
* Correspondence & inbox management, responding to general enquiries where appropriate, escalating necessary comms & drafting responses on behalf of the Senior Leadership team members
* Taking & documenting meeting minutes
* Ensuring key documentation is held, managed & filed appropriately
* Various other PA/EA/administration tasks as directed & required - full spec will be provided should your application be progressed

In order to be considered for this role your skills and experience should include:
* Extensive previous experience in a PA or EA role carrying out duties supporting at board level in line with the above spec - this experience is essential
* Excellent organisational & time management skills, with the ability to prioritise & complete a very busy workload effectively
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Excellent IT Skills including the full MS Office suite - SharePoint experience would also be an advantage

If this is the role for you, apply now!

Please note that only applicants who have the required skills and experience detailed above will be considered for this role.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Customer Service Advisor - Edinburgh - £13/hr - Full-time, Hybrid Role with Remote Training

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 3 days from home)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5:30 pm
Compensation: £13 per hour + Weekly Pay

Are you passionate about customer service and looking for a rewarding career? Join our team in Edinburgh as a Customer Service Advisor and enjoy a competitive salary with opportunities for career growth. This hybrid role offers 3 days from home and the potential for a permanent position after an initial 6-month contract.

Training:

Fully Remote for the First 5 Weeks: Your training will be conducted remotely, ensuring flexibility from day one.
No Holidays During Training: Please note, holidays cannot be accommodated during the initial 5 weeks of training.
Key Responsibilities:

Deliver Exceptional Customer Service: Engage with customers through phone, email, and live chat, ensuring a positive experience.
Resolve Issues Efficiently: Utilize problem-solving skills to address and resolve inquiries promptly.
Showcase Product Knowledge: Provide customers with accurate product information to enhance their experience.
Maintain Clear Communication: Ensure professional, friendly, and effective communication with customers.
Why Join Us?

Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy 3 days working from home each week for better work-life balance.
Supportive Work Environment: Work within a team that values your development and offers career growth.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy weekends free with Monday to Friday working hours.
Opportunities for Advancement: Take advantage of clear pathways for career progression within our company.
Ideal Candidate:

Customer-Focused: Passionate about providing exceptional customer service.
Resilient & Adaptable: Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.
Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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If you're eager to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive company, apply today to join a team that truly values its employees!

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Ready to make an impact? Join a thriving financial services company and help customers every day!

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and solving problems? Do you thrive in a supportive, dynamic work environment where growth opportunities are endless? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Our client, a leading financial services company, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team in a Customer Service position starting January 13, 2025. This is a hybrid role, giving you the flexibility to work from home for 3 days a week and just 2 days in their brand-new Edinburgh Gyle office. Plus, enjoy the convenience of fully remote training for the first 5 weeks!

This is a 6-month temporary contract, with a bonus upon successful completion. There's also the potential for permanent opportunities for top performers!

What's on offer:

• £11.60 per hour + £1.44 holiday pay
• A fantastic, supportive work environment with growth and development opportunities
• The chance to join a company that values your skills and contributions
• A bonus for completing your contract

What we're looking for:

• Strong customer service skills - you're great at helping and listening to people
• Excellent problem-solving abilities to resolve customer queries effectively
• The ability to operate a computer with ease
• A positive attitude and a passion for delivering the best service possible

If you're ready to start a rewarding career with one of the most exciting financial services companies around, apply today! Take the first step towards your next adventure.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Shared Lives Carer

Are you able to work from the comfort of your own home to support a person with care and support needs? Then we could have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Shared Lives Service helps anyone with additional needs and these could include mental health issues, learning disabilities, dementia or age related problems as well as a young people leaving care and needing support to become independent.

You could support someone from the age of 16 upwards with varying levels of need who may just require support around finances and developing positive relationships or someone who requires a wider range of support with personal care and medication or anything in between.

Your commitment can be flexible to fit in with your life style even if you currently work from home, travel to work or are not currently working you could be matched with someone and receive a paid allowance of between £350.38 to £535.49 per week depending on the level of support you are required to provide. Day support is currently paid at £12 per hour usually in 6 hour sessions.

You would go through a thorough assessment process and your skills, abilities and level of support you could offer would be matched with the person who you would be able to share your interests and lifestyle.

If you can offer anything from few hours a day, a couple of nights for a short break or a longer term placement then we are actively recruiting carers and it would be great to hear from you.

You can CLICK HERE for more information and to register your interest or you could contact the office on: Tel: 01253 477817, Email: sharedlives@blackpool.gov.uk

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