Jobs - East Renfrewshire Council

Do you have a passion for caring and making a difference to people’s lives? If so we are looking for dedicated and conscientious individuals to join our care service teams across East Renfrewshire to provide a range of planned long term support / support following a period in hospital and unplanned emergency support.

The roles are demanding but hugely rewarding, assisting adults and older people facing a range of challenges (including dementia, physical disability and ill health) with daily living activities, to enable them to live safely and independently within their own home.

Whilst proven care experience, in either a paid or voluntary capacity, is desirable we would welcome applications from people who are caring and compassionate, with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to provide high quality care and support to people living in their own homes.

There will be a requirement to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or to be eligible for registration from commencement of employment in the appropriate category for adults. As a Council employee you will benefit from good terms and conditions, enhanced payments and automatic access to the Councils pension scheme. A robust induction programme provided before commencing the role.

Possession of a clean current driving licence is desirable.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults.
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To work together with the management team to provide a service appropriate to the needs of children aged zero to five years and their families.

There are a range of Child Development Officer posts available across our early years settings. All of our early learning and childcare settings are open from 8am -6pm. Our staff work 35 hours per week within these hours fitting in with the flexible working patterns within each establishment.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children.

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To assist the rent officer to maximise collection of rent to the Council, ensuring tenants are contacted at an early stage in the arrears process, and to assist with rent administration duties. 

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To deliver community based Gaelic Learning to groups of adults, creating appropriate learning sessions in Gaelic so that learners progress in their writing, speaking and reading of Gaelic.

A commitment to the promotion of the language and an ability to plan, evaluate and deliver effective learning are key as well as an ability to work in a team.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

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Applicants should be able to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to teach across the age and ability range and to play an active role in assisting to take Isobel Mair School forward within the context of one of Scotland’s highest performing local authorities.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children.

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You will assist classroom teachers with practical tasks, preparing teaching materials and resources and relieving teachers of non-teaching duties. A range of administrative and supervisory duties on behalf of the class teacher will also form part of your remit.

You must be literate and numerate, have good interpersonal skills and a particular ability to relate to children. Should be willing to give physical assistance to pupils and undertake prescribed therapies.

On completion of additional years of service by 1 January of each year, following the anniversary of the date of appointment, your term time salary will be adjusted to include a payment in lieu of the additional leave day accrued at the beginning of each leave year for the first 10 years of service.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children.

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East Renfrewshire Council continues to accommodate families from abroad seeking refuge in the UK and the Housing Service wishes to appoint an officer to assist with this programme.

 We are looking for someone to play a key role in meeting the housing and resettlement needs of the families, providing them with practical assistance and housing support.

 The post holder will also work with other key services to ensure that the wider needs of the refugee families are met. Previous experience of working directly with refugees, asylum seekers or other vulnerable client groups in a housing context is required as well as of working in a multiagency environment.

 You must also have the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with people at all levels and have excellent communication skills. An ability to speak and write in Arabic would be an advantage.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults.

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We require a highly motivated staff member to provide our customers with a great health and fitness experience. We’re looking for candidates that are passionate about their customers and will play a vital role in the retention of our members by helping them reach their goals. You would also be responsible for ensuring the safety and cleanliness of our facility.

We are offering a very competitive rate of pay amongst many other benefits. These include public holiday leave, access to a generous pension scheme, free access to our facilities and opportunities for overtime. We also offer in house training to ensure you are comfortable and supported to perform to a very high standard in this role.

On 2 July 2015, East Renfrewshire Council transferred the delivery of its culture and leisure services to an arms-length organisation, East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure Limited. The successful applicant will be an employee of ERCL.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.

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To assist in the provision and development of library and information services within East Renfrewshire, by providing front-line services, carrying out administrative and support tasks, and participating in cultural events and activities.

On 2 July 2015, East Renfrewshire Council transferred the delivery of its culture and leisure services to an arms-length organisation, East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure Limited. The successful applicant will be an employee of ERCL.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children.

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You will be part of a business support team and provide efficient and effective administrative support. You should have experience of dealing with a variety of general enquires and providing excellent customer service. 

You must be computer literate and have experience of working with a variety of ICT systems and packages e.g. Microsoft Office.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children.

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This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, resilient, people-oriented, problem-solver to lead a high profile team that plays a core role supporting the Council’s senior managers and elected members to set the organisation’s strategic and operational ambitions; facilitate inclusion, diversity and equality; track progress, drive continuous improvement and report to the communities it serves.

This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering step-change modernisation, integration and redesign of the Council’s corporate policy, community planning, self-evaluation / continuous improvement and equalities functions.

Working within the new established Strategic Insight and Communities division the Strategic Services Development Manager will be responsible for building a team that is: outward facing, efficient and adaptable; aware of current and developing policy and best practice across the UK and beyond and capable of generating clear and concise, high-value rapid-response one-touch briefings, reports and think pieces at short notice.

Working closely with the new Data & Business Intelligence Team this role will further strengthen the Council’s existing integrated strategic and operational planning and performance framework. The role will also require the post-holder to develop strong links with the Community Learning & Development Team in order to ensure communities are empowered and able to influence strategy, policy on an ongoing basis.

The successful applicant will be: a highly-motivated individual, with a strong understanding of best value, policy, performance and improvement; a confident and capable user of modern software tools and platforms; and a skilled and successful people manager who can pivot from big picture issues to pieces of work that require a detail focused approach. 

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To provide a full and comprehensive janitorial service within the relevant location and to undertake Janitorial duties within the premises and ensure that they are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.

You should have good communication skills and be able to work on your own or as part of a team. Janitorial and cleaning experience or similar is essential and supervisory experience is desirable. Previous experience of using ICT equipment & use of Email is essential.

On completion of additional years of service by 1 January of each year, following the anniversary of the date of appointment, your term time salary will be adjusted to include a payment in lieu of the additional leave day accrued at the beginning of each leave year for the first 10 years of service.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children.
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Applicants should be between the age of 16 and 19 years.

Principal Functions:
Undertake duties connected with providing ‘non-core’ soft and hard facilities services, i.e. the services which support and maintain the primary function of East Renfrewshire Schools. You will work within Facility Management, gaining experience working towards a Level 2 qualification in Facilities Services.

Applicants should have a genuine interest in facility services.

Main Duties:

Assist with the security of the premises and its contents including patrolling the premises, operation of fire and burglar alarms and key holder responsibilities including opening and closing of premises.

Assist with the lighting and heating of premises including maintenance and operation of plant.

To assist with delivery of goods and materials and be responsible for the porterage of same to appropriate storage locations within the school.

To assist with porterage duties associated with the Council’s recycling policy.

To assist with handy person duties in line with agreed protocols in conjunction with Property & Technical Services, e.g. minor repairs and paintwork, assembly of flat pack furniture, replacing shelving, replacing light bulbs / tubes / sanding and sealing floors, clearing rooms in preparation for redecoration / refurbishment, and examination of water fittings to report faults.

To assist with routine inspections of cleaning equipment to ensure safe operation.

Assist with the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils whilst in the school environs particularly prior to the school day, during morning, midday and afternoon breaks and at the end of the school day.

To assist with monitoring the standard of cleaning undertaken on the premises and complete the associated documentation including completion of site record book, and checking time sheets for work completed as appropriate

Control and prevention of litter throughout the school and associated grounds, i.e. all of the establishment’s buildings, approaches, car parks, soft landscape grounds and all playing / communal areas within the school environment.

To assist with Minor ground maintenance tasks such as clearing of weeds from school grounds.

Assist with regular property inspections and liaise with Property & Technical Services or external contractors regarding property maintenance issues.

Assist with all administrative procedures as required in relation to security of premises, property complaints, maintenance activities, energy conservation and anti-vandalism measures.

Attend all in-service training arranged by the department.

Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as delegated by the Head Teacher or other person acting on his / her behalf.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children.
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Are you passionate about older people’s wellbeing? We have recently redesigned our services with a strong locality focus, as Eastwood Locality Manager, you will lead and shape our locality planning and service delivery. Operating from our award winning Eastwood Health and Care Centre, you will benefit from a fully integrated facility that supports partnership working with local GPs, providers and community organisations. This is an exciting time for us and we are looking for an energetic, compassionate, creative senior manager who has the right values, experience and leadership to help navigate our course in the next stage of our improvement journey.

We are looking for an experienced Locality Manager. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in public services, either within the NHS or Local Government. Internal NHS applicants would be appointed on NHS Terms and Conditions. Internal applicants from East Renfrewshire Council would be appointed on Council Terms and Conditions. External applicants will be given the choice of terms and conditions.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

This post will require registration with either Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).

Politically Restricted Post:

This post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Accordingly, in accepting this appointment, you will be disqualified from becoming or remaining a member of a local authority, the Scottish Parliament, the House of Commons or European Parliament. Certain other restrictions on what political activities can be undertaken have also been introduced through Regulations by the Secretary for State for Scotland. Details of these restrictions can be obtained from Human Resources.
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Applicants for the above post should be able to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to take the school forward within the context of one of Scotland’s highest performing local authorities.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children.
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Applicants should be able to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to teach across the age and ability range and to play an active role in assisting to take Mearns Castle High School forward within the context of one of Scotland’s highest performing local authorities.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children.
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You will assist classroom teachers with practical tasks, preparing teaching materials and resources and relieving teachers of non-teaching duties. A range of administrative and supervisory duties on behalf of the class teacher will also form part of your remit.

You must be literate and numerate, have good interpersonal skills and a particular ability to relate to children. Should be willing to give physical assistance to pupils and undertake prescribed therapies.

On completion of additional years of service by 1 January of each year, following the anniversary of the date of appointment, your term time salary will be adjusted to include a payment in lieu of the additional leave day accrued at the beginning of each leave year for the first 10 years of service.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children.
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Applicants should be able to demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to teach across the age and ability range and to play an active role in assisting to take Kirkhill Primary School forward within the context of one of Scotland’s highest performing local authorities.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children.
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This is unique opportunity to shape and develop social work practice for adult services. We are looking for a highly skilled social work professional with considerable mental health officer experience to lead our improvement programme across adult support and protection, adults with incapacity and mental health officer services. East Renfrewshire HSCP is a well-established partnership and you will be a valued member of our integrated management team.

This post is responsible for overall operational and professional governance for Adult Support and Protection, Adults with Incapacity and Mental Health Officer duties.

This post will also oversee the supervision of all welfare guardians and oversee local authority welfare guardianship on behalf of the Chief Social Work Officer.

It is essential that you are a qualified, registered social worker holding Dip SW or equivalent.

The successful candidate will be required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults.
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The successful candidate will be part of an integrated team supporting residents in the Eastwood area of East Renfrewshire.

They will be responsible for completing outcome focussed assessments and helping people to achieve outcomes that are important to them making best use of individual’s personal assets. 

They will complete assessments, care manage and review circumstances. They will work alongside other professionals in the team to ensure the right supports are in place. 

They may have work that is focussed on both hospital discharge and prevention of admission and experience dependent will be involved in Adult Protection.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults.

If you are not currently registered with SSSC you will commence employment as a Social Work Assistant (Grade 7 - £23,432 to £25,658) until full registration is obtained.

This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must complete registration within the first 6 months of employment).

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

POST: Supply Teacher – Primary, Special and Pre 5

GRADE: Supply teachers will be placed on scale dependent on experience

LOCATION: Various
 

ADVERT: Applications are invited from fully registered teachers interested in being placed on our supply register to cover short term and longer fixed term placements in the nursery and primary sectors.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

1. Complete and submit the online application form (ensuring that you have provided details of two referees)

2. When your application is received a member of HR Direct will contact your referees in order to obtain the necessary references

3. Referring to the checklist on pages 7 & 8 of this pack please ensure that the appropriate documents are completed and these, together with the necessary pre-employment paperwork are brought into Council Headquarters, Eastwood Park, Giffnock G46 6UG as soon as is practically possible as no offer of work can be made until we are in receipt of the documents.
 

Closing date for applications: Post will remain open until sufficient applications have been received. 24hrs notice will be given before the post closes therefore you are encouraged to complete your application as soon as possible.

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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

POST: Supply Teacher – Secondary / Special

GRADE: Supply teachers will be placed on scale dependent on experience

LOCATION: Various
 

ADVERT: Applications are invited from fully registered teachers interested in being placed on our supply register to cover short term and longer fixed term placements in the secondary/special school sectors.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: 

1. Complete and submit the online application form (ensuring that you have provided details of two referees)

2. When your application is received a member of HR Direct will contact your referees in order to obtain the necessary references

3. Referring to the checklist on pages 7 & 8 of this pack please ensure that the appropriate documents are completed and these, together with the necessary pre-employment paperwork is brought into Council Headquarters, Eastwood Park, Giffnock, G46 6UG as soon as is practically possible as no offer of work can be made until we are in receipt of the documents.
 

Closing date for applications: Post will remain open until sufficient applications have been received. 24hrs notice will be given before the post closes therefore you are encouraged to complete your application as soon as possible.

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