Employment Focus - 24 October

Values in Action Scotland
Facilitator (Quality Improvement Team)
Part-Time 21 hrs
Reporting to the Development Lead, this exciting opportunity will give the role holder scope to help VIAS to expand delivery of our Quality Improvement Service. This will grow and develop the organisation’s commitment to disabled people, in particular, people with learning disabilities and/ or autism gaining and sustaining paid employment.  The successful candidate will support the Lead Consultant (Quality Improvement Team) to coordinate, administer and deliver training, evaluation and consultancy in line with VIAS strategy.



Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company 
Sales Administrator Trainee
The Sales Administrator Trainee will support a busy sales team by managing office tasks, tracking customer orders, preparing documentation, and maintaining accurate records. The role involves regular communication with customers and suppliers via email, phone, and occasionally in person. Based at the Bishopton factory, this is a developmental opportunity with training and support provided, including the chance to work towards formal qualifications. Some remote work may be possible in exceptional cases. The role is funded for up to 30 hrs/wk for 22 months at the Scottish Living Wage. The funder’s conditions insist that the job holder must have a registered disability. This can be a physical, neurological or psychological condition.


Renfrewshire Carers Centre
Carers Engagement Officer
Having successfully secured multi-year funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are delighted to continue our Carers Engagement work until the 31 August 2028. We are now looking to recruit a Carers Engagement Worker to join our successful team.
We want Renfrewshire to be a Carer friendly community where we work in partnership with Statutory, Third Sector, Private and Community organisations to ensure:

• Carers have a voice and are involved in shaping the services offered
• Carers are listened to and valued in their role

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. 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)
 
Trust & Foundations Manager
This is an exciting role responsible for driving the growth of Trusts and Foundations income for St Vincent’s Hospice.  Salary - £36,000-£40,000 per annum
 
Head of Business Development
St Vincent’s Hospice is seeking a Head of Business Development to play a pivotal role in our financial sustainability and long-term growth  Salary - £48,000 per annum



Support Worker/Personal Assistant Roles

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Renfrew High Careers Fair - Tuesday 25th November

On Tuesday 25 November 2025 Renfrew High are hosting a careers fair where they are inviting a wide variety of employers along with universities and colleges.

The event will be 6pm-8pm with set up available at 5pm.

if you are interested in having a stall, please contact zoe.fraser@renfrewshire.gov.uk

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

Battery Powered Torches
 
Having a torch handy is a great idea for emergency situations like power cuts & car troubles. They’re also great for putting under your chin and making scary faces.
 
Have you ever had trouble with your automobile?
Have you ever had to push, push, push, push?
Car trouble, oh yeah
 
Car Trouble by Adam & The Ants