Employment Focus - 05 December

Active Communities
CEO
This is an exciting time to join us. We have ambitious plans for the future, and we are looking for a dynamic, values-driven leader who can guide our organisation through its next chapter of growth and impact. As CEO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, ensuring financial sustainability, and fostering a positive culture that empowers staff, volunteers, and partners.
 
The successful candidate will bring:

• A strong commitment to social impact and community engagement.
• Proven leadership experience, including governance and financial oversight.
• The ability to build partnerships and inspire stakeholders. Resilience, adaptability, and a collaborative approach

Closes TODAY 05 December 2025 at 12 noon

Paisley Housing Association
Estates Team Operatives

Paisley Housing Association is launching an exciting pilot project within our Estates Team, and we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us. 

We have two unique opportunities to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of our organisation and helping us as part of our plans to grow our Estates Team.

As an Estates Team Operative, you’ll play a vital role in preparing our void properties for letting and keeping our estates safe, welcoming, and well maintained. You’ll be hands‑on, working alongside a supportive team, and your contribution will directly impact the success of this pilot and the future expansion of our Estates Service. Closes 06 January 


Stepping Stones for Families
Childcare Worker
The successful candidate will have SCQF Level 7 SVQ Social Services Children and Young People or equivalent. The ability to work as part of the childcare team to plan, complete relevant paperwork and deliver a range of activities for children in their early years and for those attending our School Age Childcare service is essential for this post. This requires good communication skills and a working knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence, Pre-birth to three and Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) Wellbeing Indicators. Closes 08 December


St Vincent's Hospice
Staff Nurse
With a strong commitment to providing and ensuring excellent person-centred, safe and effective care, you will be a Staff Nurse preferably with previous experience in a palliative or cancer care setting. Hours - Full-time (37.5 hours). Salary -  £34,056 per annum (+15% shift allowance for qualifying shifts)

Bank Staff Nurse
St Vincent’s Hospice is looking to expand our bank team of Staff Nurses, help us make a real difference in the lives of patients & their families. Hourly Rate – £17.42 per hour (+15% shift allowance for qualifying shifts)

52 Nice Things…
 
Every week we’ll post something nice.

Twinkly Lights
 
December’s started and decorations are going up – along with a lot of sparkling, flashing, twinkling lights.
 
Shimmering neon lights
And at the fall of night
This city's made of light
 
Neon Lights by Kraftwerk