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Maryhill Housing HR Officer - Permanent
Full Time 35hrs hours per week 9am – 5pm
Based in the north of Glasgow, Maryhill Housing has been established for over 40 years. We have over 3000 tenants and 700 owner occupiers who we provide a factoring service to. We offer a rewarding work environment and as a valued employee you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to both our local community and to people’s lives.
The Role
To work with the HR Manager to provide a high quality, customer focussed HR service, ensuring staff and managers are provided with key guidance and support on HR processes and procedures, and the efficient processing of employee data, contracts and records.
This role has a competitive salary banding of £35,022- £38,456 EVH Grade 7 PA22 – PA25. n addition, you will receive an excellent benefits package, which includes 25 days annual leave (pro rata), 15 days public holiday (pro rata) and access to a contributory pension scheme. For more information on the role and how to apply, you can download the Recruitment Pack and Application Form from our Jobs page at About us | Maryhill Housing Association
The closing date for applications will be 9am on Friday 10 February 2023.
We reserve the right to close this job at any time therefore early application is recommended to ensure you do not miss this fantastic opportunity.
Maryhill Housing is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a black or minority ethnic background as this group is under-represented in our staff team.
Stepping Stones for Families
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RAMH
Peer Recovery Worker RAMH FIRST CRISIS is seeking to recruit a Peer Recovery Worker (PRW) to support individuals experiencing a crisis in their mental health. The PRW will work within the ongoing FIRST Crisis ‘Alcohol and Drugs test of change project’ supporting individuals in crisis who are using alcohol and/or drugs.
Scottish Government
Lay and Legal Members to Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland Scottish Ministers are looking to make appointments of Lay and Legal Members to Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland. Scottish Ministers particularly welcome applications from people with protected characteristics that are currently under-represented on the boards of Public Bodies, such as disabled people, LGBTI+ people, those from black and minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.
Scottish Huntington's Association
Financial Wellbeing Officer We are looking for a Financial Wellbeing Officer for North Scotland. The successful applicant will join Scottish Huntington’s Association at an exciting time as we prepare to launch our 2023-28 Standing Tall strategy to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families.
Renfrewshire Carers Centre
Board Members We are looking for new members with a diverse range of skills and experience to help shape the future for Carers in Renfrewshire.
Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership Vacancies Current vacancies include Nursing, Administration, Social Care and Senior Health Professional Roles
Support for Individuals
Minority Ethnic Matters Overview - 30 January
Scottish Recovery Network Newsletter
FlightPath Fund offering over £115,000 in community support – The Gazette
WORTHY causes across Renfrewshire are being given the chance to land a windfall, courtesy of the Glasgow Airport FlightPath Fund. More than £115,000 is being made available in 2023 to community groups and projects which can demonstrate positive outcomes in education, employment or the environment. The FlightPath Fund committee is especially keen to support sustainability-themed projects aimed at improving the environment in the communities local to Glasgow Airport.
Johnstone Library to provide access to virtual medical consultations – The Gazette
New technology has been installed in Johnstone Library that will enable local residents to take advantage of video health consultations. The ‘Near Me’ pod is a private consultation room and means patients who may otherwise need to travel long distances for face-to-face specialist medical appointments are able to be virtually assessed by clinicians based across the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) health board region. Christine Laverty, chief officer for Renfrewshire HSCP, said: “I’m delighted to see Johnstone included in this pilot which marks an exciting development for patients in the area.
Communities in Renfrewshire invited to #YouDecide event – The Gazette
Communities are being invited to attend the announcement of the successful projects for Renfrewshire Council’s #YouDecide campaign. Local people put forward ideas for infrastructure projects in their area, such as park upgrades, lighting improvements or enhanced road safety, with £1.2million made available for investment by the council. Communities have been casting their votes for the projects they believe will make the biggest difference to their local area and each of the 16 areas will receive £75,000, with a maximum of £50,000 per idea.
Aldi stores in Renfrewshire launch Too Good To Go service – The Gazette
Retail giant Aldi is rolling out its surplus food bag service to all of its stores in Renfrewshire. Working with food saving app Too Good To Go, the supermarket chain aims to tackle food waste while also offering lower prices to customers. Aldi, which has stores in Johnstone, Renfrew, Erskine and Paisley, will be selling surplus food bags that contain a range of grocery products that are approaching their sell-by or use-by dates at less than a third of the price. The 'magic bags' will cost £3.30 each to purchase for at least £10 worth of food.
Support for Organisations
Social Security Scotland Stakeholder Newsletter - January 2023
News, Training and Events from Generations Working Together
The Prince's Trust and M&S - Get into Retail
Please find below information on the up and coming Get Into retail course in partnership with M&S. if you have young people who you wish to refer to the programme please fill in this link - https://forms.office.com/r/ixKebGY32t if you have any question about the course please contact Annisha Montgomery - Annisha.Montgomery@princes-trust.org.uk or Becky Mclafferty Rebecca.Mclafferty@princes-trust.org.uk
Locations
- 2-12 Argyle St, Glasgow, G2 8AA
- Paisley Food Outlet, Paisley, PA3 4B
- Port Glasgow, Clydebuilt Shopping Park, Port Glasgow, PA14 5DX
- Braehead, Kings Inch Road, Glasgow, G51 4PB
Selection day location and date – 21/02/2023, Prince’s Trust Wolfson Centre, 10am – 4pm
Course start date – 06/03/2023
Course end date – 31/03/2023
Person Specification
- Aged 16-30
- Be employment ready
- Be well presented and professional
- Able to work required industry hours on completion i.e. shifts/lates/weekends
- Desire in securing employment in the Retail sector
- Have right to work documentation (passport/ full birth certificate and proof of national insurance number)
Logistical details
- Travel provided by PT
- Lunch provided by M&S
- Uniform provided by M&S
- Shoes provided by PT (if required)
Experience/Key Course Features
- Receive training from an experienced team
- Have a dedicated M&S Buddy to help with your experience
- Gain in-depth training in the retail industry by completing work experience with M&S
- Learn about stock rotation and control, good customer service and selling skills
- Improve your confidence, interview skills and your CV
- Potential to gain a 12 week temporary contract with M&S
- Receive up to 6 months post-programme support from Prince’s Trust
Youth Work Training Opportunities in Renfrewshire
We are delighted to be working with Youth Scotland to offer an opportunity for youth work training in Renfrewshire, across our Renfrewshire Youth Work Network and Community Learning and Development partners. The Professional Development Award in Youth Work provides a pathway to qualified youth work for anyone aged 18+ who works in the local authority or 3rd sector in Renfrewshire. It is recommended that people applying have at least 1 year experience of working with young people, paid or voluntary work.
Please see the attached flyer for more information, and for anyone that is interested and want to apply, along with the application form.
Application forms must be returned by no later than 5pm on Friday 10 Feb 2023, and successful applicants will be advised by Friday 17 February 2023.
We are holding an information evening on Monday 06 February at 6-7:30pm at the Foxbar Youth Drop In. Please feel free to drop in to hear more about the course, meet the staff who will be delivering the course, and we can also advise on completing the application form. Please let us know you are coming if you can by booking a place on Eventbrite through this link (it will help us know how many teas/coffees/biscuits/cakes are needed).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/professional-development-award-in-youth-work-renfrewshire-2023-tickets-530647580197
Please share within your networks and staff, and please contact us on youth@renfrewshire.gov.uk or on 0141 618 2855 should you need further information.
