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Make a Difference as a Relief Children’s Worker at CrossReach! Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? At CrossReach, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, and we’re looking for a passionate Relief Children’s Worker to join our team. In this role, you’ll be supporting children with disabilities, planning activities tailored to their needs, and promoting social inclusion. Whether in a residential setting, at home, or out in the community, you’ll help children access local services and leisure opportunities. You’ll also work closely with families and carers, ensuring great communication and teamwork. We’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in working with children, ideally with experience in supporting those with learning disabilities. You’ll need basic computer skills and a willingness to gain your HNC and SVQ3 qualifications if you haven’t already. At CrossReach, we work in Christ’s name, so being respectful of our Christian ethos is key. We’ll also make sure you’re fully vetted (PVG membership) and registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you’re ready to take on a rewarding and flexible role with great opportunities for development, apply today and join our team at CrossReach! CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it. This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are. If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES • Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process, • CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes., • Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date., • Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain, • To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement, • Communication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. 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We are looking for volunteer crèche workers to join our supportive team in Edinburgh. You will help care for babies and young children up to the age of five while their parent or carer attends counselling, providing reassurance, warmth and positive experiences for children. What your role will involve • Setting up and tidying the crèche space, • Offering a warm welcome to children and parents, • Creating a safe, calm and age appropriate environment, • Supporting play, creativity and child-led activities, • Caring for young children, including feeding and nappy changing where required, • Experience within a therapeutic perinatal mental health setting, • Training in understanding perinatal mood disorders, • A full induction to the crèche environment and ongoing support You are caring, patient and compassionate, with an interest in supporting young children and families. You communicate warmly with children, parents and colleagues, work well as part of a team and can adapt to the needs of different children. You are reliable, emotionally resilient and comfortable working within agreed policies and guidance. Childcare experience is helpful but not essential, as training and support will be provided. If this sounds like a role you would enjoy, please apply today. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES • Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process, • CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes., • Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date., • Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain, • To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement, • Communication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message., • Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates., • Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub, • Browser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain., • Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.

Early Years Level 3 Practitioner – Overseas UK-Curriculum Setting Join a high-quality Early Years provision supporting children of UK service personnel overseas. The setting is a beautifully designed, purpose-built Early Years environment within a well-established community. It offers a warm, resource-rich space where child-led learning, curiosity, and exploration are central to daily practice. You’ll be part of a supportive, close-knit community with excellent facilities and strong family links typical of a major UK forces base overseas. What’s on Offer • Short-term or long-term contracts, • Return travel and accommodation provided, • Competitive pay with full support throughout your placement, • Work in a well-resourced, rewarding environment supporting service familiesThe Role, • Deliver engaging, high-quality EYFS learning, • Create safe, stimulating environments for early-years development, • Support children through planned and child-initiated activities, • Collaborate with a dedicated staff team, families, and the wider community, • Maintain the highest safeguarding and welfare standardsWhat You’ll Need, • Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification, • Experience working within an Early Years setting, • Strong EYFS knowledge, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, • Willingness to work overseas for the duration of the contract

Partnership Executive (fundraising and philanthropy) Due to internal promotion, we are excited to share news of an opening for a new Executive within our Partnerships and Philanthropy Team, aligned to Corporate Partnerships. The Corporate Partnerships team are moving through a period of growth which will set this team up to strategically focus their resources and skill where it is most needed in order to attract, cultivate and retain valuable corporate partnerships. Reporting to the Senior Partnership Executive, the Partnership Executive will be involved in maintaining existing supporter relationships through the Corporate Fundraising journey, ensuring all possible opportunities for revenue generation are utilised. This role is contracted for a temporary period until 31 March 2027 when this arrangement will be reviewed. About you To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas: • Experience of working in account management in either a fundraising or commercial environment., • Experience of achieving and exceeding income targets or growing income., • The ability to seek out, identify and build on opportunities to maximise income., • Ability to represent CHAS internally and externally., • Excellent communicator with the ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of varied audiences., • Driven and engaging personality with strong people skills., • Driving Licence and access to a car Why CHAS? At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, determination and creative flair of our Fundraising Teams makes this possible. This is a pivotal moment to join CHAS. We’ve just launched More Than A Hospice - a £20 million appeal to change how Scotland cares for children who will die young, and for the families who love them. Every week, three children in Scotland die from an incurable illness, and advances in medicine mean more children are living longer with complex, life‑shortening conditions - a gift, but one that demands change. Right now, too many families don’t have real choice throughout their child’s life, or at the end of it - and are sometimes forced into decisions because the care they need isn’t always there when it’s needed. We believe Scotland can - and must - do better. Joining CHAS now means being part of an ambitious appeal that aims to ensure care follows the child - at home, in hospital, or in a hospice so no family faces that moment alone We offer • Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow., • Development Opportunities: exposure to a variety of fundraising activities, • Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills., • Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support. Further information and how to apply If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply! Visit our vacancy page to view the full job description, benefits, contact details for the team and to apply by clicking the Apply button now. You will be prompted to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form. This role can be based from our offices in Edinburgh, Stepps or Kinross with hybrid working. We expect interviews to take place on Wednesday 27 May 2026 in our Stepps office. We strive to be an inclusive hirer and are happy to make adjustments to this process, where possible. This post is subject to a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check. Please note that a driving licence and access to a car will be essential for this role. There will be a regular requirement to transport yourself and materials as well as cash between CHAS sites, partner’s offices and events.

Team leader - Parent Infant Partnership (whole family wellbeing) - fixed term until 31/05/2027 Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre Salary: £56,392 - £67,457 (pro-rata for part-time) Hours: 22.25 per week, 52 weeks The Whole Family Wellbeing Fund will continue to support The Parent Infant Partnership in Edinburgh for it's 3rd year. During this time we would like to recruit to the position of part time, Team Leader. They will be expected to continue to develop the work of the partnership, which includes CEC, NHS Lothian and Dean and Cauvin Young People's Trust. This post will be for 12 months. As we progress into our third year we wish to evaluate the work already undertaken in supporting pregnant women and families. This is an excellent opportunity to join this multidisciplinary working group to develop a pathway in Edinburgh for women who experience vulnerabilities when pregnant. The applicants must show a desire for collaborative working, evidence evaluation in practice and demonstrate a commitment to providing the best for our children and families of Edinburgh. Please see Job Specification for further requirements. You will be responsible for case management for a small staff team, you will also manage all referrals from professionals throughout Edinburgh. You will have responsibilities for ensuring budgets are maintained and training and development needs are identified and met. There is a key development role within the post, establishing methods of evaluation and collation of evidence and while working with our partners to make recommendations for future service delivery. 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 are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Alison Wishart, Service Manager Child Protection Resource and PrePare - As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of 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. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Team Leader job description View Team Leader person specification

School Support Assistant (GIRFEC and Safeguarding Admin) Currie Community High School Salary: £26,806 - £27,032 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional) Hours: 29.75 per week, 39 weeks sessional The working pattern for this post is Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 16:30 and Friday 9:00 to 13:00. Currie Community High School is situated to the south west of the City of Edinburgh and serves the communities of Currie, Riccarton, Juniper Green and Baberton Mains. The school has served the local community for some 350 years. The school enjoys excellent links with the local community and as a designated community high school, a quality community programme is offered. The school's Qualification Scotland results are above both local and national averages and an extensive range of wider achievement opportunities are offered. The school is firmly committed to raising attainment and promoting positive achievement, leading to a high level of positive and sustained destinations of which Currie High has an outstanding record. Our school values of Ambition, Respect, Equality underpin our positive culture and ethos; where celebrating success of our wonderful young people is at the heart of what we do. We also recognise the importance of our school as a community and we have been recently awarded the Gold LGBT Charter Mark which we are very proud of. We are a proactively anti racist school and are passionate about celebrating diversity, similarity and difference in our school. With over 49 languages spoken, we take the opportunity to embrace the rich cultural experiences of everyone in our school community. We are also working towards Rights Respecting School status, we hold a Silver Food For Life Catering award and have maintained Green Eco Schools status for 10 years. We were also awarded Scotland's Most Enterprising School in 2021 and in August of this year were awarded SCQF (Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework) Gold status as a result of sector leading work in promoting curriculum pathways with purpose. Within our inclusion provision, we have an Enhanced Support Base where we support young people with severe and complex needs. This is a fantastic resource within our school where young people are not only thriving with the support they receive but also in mainstream classrooms. This is just a flavour of the innovative approaches which make Currie Community High School a unique, desirable and welcoming place to work. We were excited to move into the first Passivhaus Secondary school in Scotland in August 2025. Our vision for the new school encompasses innovative and cutting edge pedagogy with the development of 21st Century ready skills at the core of all we do. The school will benefit from inspirational learning spaces and technology including high quality outdoor spaces to enable young people to continue to become leaders of their own learning and to experience a broad, varied and bespoke curriculum. We are seeking a skilled and motivated School Support Assistant to provide administrative support to the Depute Head Teacher with responsibility for Child Protection and Safeguarding, and to the Integrated Support Team. The successful candidate will have meticulous attention to detail, strong ICT skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The primary tasks of the role include minute taking, maintaining confidential records, and supporting the monitoring of whole school attendance. As this role supports the Integrated Support Team it is of particular significance that the successful candidate understands and demonstrates the importance of observing confidentiality. The working pattern for this post is Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 16:30 and Friday 9:00 to 13:00. This role is one of supporting the staff team and does not involve working directly with young people. The sessional working information attached to this advert explains how salaries are calculated for sessional and part time posts. This post is 0.72FTE (full time equivalent) so the salary will be approximately 72% of the salary range above. 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 are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of 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. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View School Support Assistant job pack View sessional working information

Team Leader - fixed term until 31/05/2027 Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre Salary: £56,392 - £67,457 Hours: 36 per week An opportunity has arisen for a 10 month fixed term Team Leader position within our PrePare Team, providing cover for maternity leave. PrePare is an early intervention, integrated, multi-disciplinary team who work with pregnant women and their partners who have significant substance use. The position will have direct management of 1 Advanced Practitioner, 2 Social Workers, 2 Family Practitioners and 1 Children's Services Practitioner. There is also oversight of 5 NHS professionals ranging from CPNs, Midwife and Health Visitor. The multi-agency team aims to reduce substance use and related to harm to mother and child by providing health care, social care, assessment and support throughout pregnancy and where necessary up to 2 years post birth. PrePare works with both parents in a restorative manner, to support early childhood development and increase positive early parenting experiences. We do this by focusing on strengths and building resilience and keeping the child at the centre of our support. The co-location aspect of PrePare produces a cohesive, multidisciplinary team around families where risks are at their highest for both mothers and babies. The Person • Will have a Social Work qualification recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and be registered with the SSSC., • Will have significant experience with a Children and Families Social Work setting and be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with unborn babies, and mothers affected by substance use., • Will be skilled at assessing and managing complexity and child protection risk., • Will be able to demonstrate the capability to lead a team and provide high quality supervision to staff., • Will be able to evidence a strong background in multi-agency working., • Will have an understanding and experience of specific vulnerabilities and risks relating to both pregnancy and the early period of an infant's life. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of 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. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Team Leader job description View Team Leader person specification

Sunflower Garden works with Edinburgh based children and young people aged 5 to 18 who are affected by drug and/or alcohol use within their family. The staff group is multi-disciplinary, with backgrounds in social work, education, health and counselling. At Sunflower Garden, children and young people benefit from having a safe and confidential space where they can explore their emotions, thoughts and feelings whilst developing positive coping strategies. We are also able to offer parents and carers their own counselling too. We understand that the support we provide needs to be specific to the needs of each child/young person and family and so we offer a range of tailored therapeutic support such as: Counselling (including art and play therapy), 1-to-1 Therapeutic Support and Group work and we now have the opportunity for counselling volunteers to join our team. We are looking for counsellors, art and play therapists (and those in training) who want to be part of an expert therapeutic team, working in a supportive environment and proactively responding to the mental well-being challenges faced by children and their families in Edinburgh. As part of the team you will be able to access to in-house specialist therapeutic training and be the first to hear about CrossReach Counselling career opportunities. You will need to be qualified (or working towards qualification) to Diploma level in Counselling or other therapeutic discipline and able to contribute volunteer hours for a minimum of 12 months to ensure we are able to provide continuous support to our children/parents. We are recruiting volunteers to work with both children and adults. However Please note that to work with children and young people in the service you must be able to demonstrate that you meet the COSCA Competencies for working with Children and Young People Opportunities for students Opportunities for students We welcome applications from students completing a Counselling diploma, Play or Art Therapy course and who have completed their first placement and completed a minimum of 50 placement hours. Please note that whilst we cannot guarantee the specific age of clients that you will work with, we will do our best to accommodate your interests where possible. Please clearly state your qualifications, number of clinical hours and your experience relating to the above criteria in your application CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES • Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process, • CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes., • Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date., • Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain, • To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement, • Communication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message., • Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates., • Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub, • Browser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain., • Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.

Pupil Support Officer - Fixed term until 29/6/2027 Pirniehall Primary School Hours: 32 hours per week, 39 weeks sessional Salary: £30,188-£34,452 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional) Monday-Thursday 0800 - 1530, Friday 0800-1230 We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pupil Support Officer to join our fantastic staff team at Pirniehall and make a difference to the lives of our children and families. Pirniehall Primary School serves the community of West Pilton and is in the Craigroyston Learning Community. In Session 2025-26 we have 263 children organised across nine classes and our 24 place Nursery. Most children live in Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation deciles 1 to 5. Approximately one half of children require additional support with their learning and one fifth have English as an additional language. Approximately forty percent of children in P6 and P7 are entitled to free school meals. The school receives additional funding to improve the attainment, health and wellbeing of children and the community. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as a member of our positive and committed school team to support children across our school, The role will involve providing targeted support across the school environment 1:1 or in groups, helping pupils to regulate, resolve difficulties, and return to and sustain engagement in learning. Using a nurturing and restorative approach, they will contribute to the promotion of wellbeing, inclusion, and positive behaviour in line with the GIRFEC framework, to support improved engagement and attainment. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading an active breakfast club and supporting positive relationships and safe play in the playground during break and lunchtimes. They will work collaboratively with school staff to provide consistent, child-centred support and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment for all pupils. 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 are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about our commitment to equalities As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of 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. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Pupil Support Officer Job Pack View Sessional Working Information

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, youll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Newhaven is situated by Newhaven Harb...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about cooking and providing nutritious meals for young children? As a Chef at Busy Bees, you’ll be a key part of our kitchen team, preparing healthy meals that support children's growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where you will contribute to the wellbeing of children while gaining valuable experience in catering within the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Newhaven is situated by Newhaven Harbour near Ocean Terminal with a 58 place capacity.Our nursery boasts 3 age-appropriate, beautiful, bright rooms adapted to the age and stage of the children filled with exciting toys and learning materials so that children can have fun and learn at their own pace. We also have an alluring outdoor space for children to develop their social skills and independence. Our Busy Bees Childcare team work hard to develop unique learning enhancements for our nursery, these help the children in learning core skills for every stage of their development.Free onsite parking available. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 25% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Prepare healthy, nutritious meals that meet dietary needs., • Oversee kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance., • Manage kitchen staff and collaborate with regulatory bodies during inspections., • Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above)., • Experience in catering or kitchen operations.

Pertemps are working with our public sector client to recruit Business Support Administrator on a temporary basis. Role: Business Support Administrator Location: Hybrid (Edinburgh) Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 36 hours Pay Rate: £14.51 per hour Duration: Temporary ongoing Start Date: ASAP Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and confident capturing information accurately? We’re looking for Business Support Administrators, with a strong focus on minute taking, to support essential services across the organisation. This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check, to be completed following confirmation of acceptance, at a cost of £25 to the successful candidate. About the Role This role is primarily focused on professional minute taking within statutory meetings. You’ll play a key part in supporting high-level, multi-agency meetings—such as child and adult protection conferences—where accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality are critical. Your notes may be used in formal and legal contexts, so quality and precision are essential. Your responsibilities will include: Attending statutory meetings and producing clear, accurate, and professional minutes Capturing complex discussions and summarising key decisions and actions Organising and coordinating meetings, including scheduling and logistics Preparing and distributing agendas and supporting documentation Liaising with professionals across services (e.g. health, police, legal and social work) Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately Acting as a first point of contact for meeting-related enquiries Updating systems and maintaining accurate records Supporting wider administrative tasks as requiredYou’ll thrive in this role if you’re: Experienced in minute taking, particularly in complex or formal settings (Essential) Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail A strong listener, able to accurately capture and summarise discussions Confident working with sensitive and sometimes emotional subject matter Skilled in written communication, producing clear and professional documentation Able to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively Comfortable using Microsoft Office and administrative systems Previous administrative and minute taking experience is essential.Why Apply? Develop specialist experience in high-level minute taking Be part of a role that directly supports important safeguarding and statutory processes Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment Gain valuable experience in a public sector settingApply today directly via this advert if you have strong minute taking skills and are ready to take on a rewarding and responsible role

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