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Our Highlights Visiting Angels is a home care provider where great care starts with relationships. Our carer-centric approach has earned us some of the highest employee satisfaction rates and lowest staff turnover in the industry meaning employees feel supported. If you're kind, reliable and ready to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Our paid training programme makes this the perfect opportunity to grow or change to a career in care. The Role As a Care Assistant, you'll support clients in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence and live life on their terms. You'll build meaningful relationships whilst delivering compassionate, person-centred care that makes a genuine difference every day. The Carer-Centric Benefits • £14ph going to £15ph after passing training and probation, • Industry leading pay rates, • Guaranteed annual pay reviews, • Two-week training programme for which you are paid with lunch provided, • Mileage at 45 pence a mile, • Travel paid, • Pension, • Paid holidays, • Car valet yearly, • Goodies at our office hub from windscreen scrapers to snacks to a coffee and a good chat What You'll Do • Direct Care & Support - Provide personal care including assistance with hygiene, dressing, feeding and daily living tasks according to their individual Person Centred Care Plans, • Quality & Safeguarding - Put clients' best interests at the heart of what you do, following the quality and safeguarding processes for which you receive training, • Teamwork & Development – work across single and double runs, working closely and supported by your head office team What We're Looking For • Honest, trustworthy and reliable - clients and families depend on you, • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), • Eager for personal and professional growth Experience & Qualifications • Experience in adult care or residential services is desirable, but if you are looking for a career change, we want to hear from you! Practical Requirements • Ability to travel between client locations throughout the day, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays, • Willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check, • Committed to completing mandatory training to maintain best practice Why Join Visiting Angels? • Industry-leading employee satisfaction, • Low staff turnover means a stable, supportive team, • Comprehensive training and development opportunities, • Person-centred approach that values relationships, • Make a real difference in your local community Ready to Apply? If you're ready to start a rewarding career in care where you'll be valued, supported and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. How to Apply Apply online: Click apply and submit your application Not sure if it's right for you? We'd be happy to have an informal chat about the role first. There's no pressure – just a friendly conversation about what the job involves and whether it might be a good fit. Come meet us at our office and we’re sure we’ll click! What happens next? Once we receive your application, we'll be in touch to let you know the next steps. We know applying for a new role can feel daunting, so we'll keep you informed throughout the process. Visiting Angels Stirlingshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

HIGHLAND RESERVE FORCES AND CADETS ASSOCIATION Cadet Administrative Assistant (CAA) GENERAL 1. Appointment Details a. Job Title: Cadet Administrative Assistant b. Job Grade: E1 (AHW) Grade c. Department: Permanent Support Staff (PSS) d. Report To: HRFCA Quartermaster (QM) e. Job Purpose: Delivery of Cadet administrative support to A&SH BN Army Cadet Force (ACF) 2. General Description of Role a. The CAA is a full time employee of Highland Reserve Forces and Cadet Association (HRFCA) and is responsible to the HRFCA Quartermaster (QM) for all administrative, logistical and security matters within their Area of Responsibility (AOR). b. A CAA is required as part of their employment with HRFCA to volunteer to serve in the Army Cadet Force (ACF). There is an opportunity to hold an ACF commission and must follow the recognised route through Cadet Force Commission Board (CFCB) at Westbury. If serving as an Adult Instructor (AI) on appointment will hold a rank of Sergeant Major Instructor (SMI). Promotion thereafter will be through recognised course success and recommendation. c. Maintain records on issued templates of All Hours Worked (AHW) sending to QM each Monday. d. When supporting Bn/Coy trg a CAA can attend as a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (CFAV) claiming the appropriate level of Volunteer Allowance (VA) for each day attending, only after their All Hours Worked (AHW) total has been exhausted. e. Undertake any reasonable tasks within the remit of their role which may be required of them by either the CEO or Quartermaster (QM) which may entail such aspects as ad hoc analysis and one-off reports. f. From time to time HRFCA may update this Job Description (JD) to meet the introduction of new tasks required by the Cadet Chain of Command (CoC). g. Attend suitable courses to work safely, achieve competency, currency or meet job objectives. 3. Description of Primary Tasks a. Ensure each building is a Safe Place, internally and externally, as part of the Safe System of Training (SST) by raising work services to the MITIE contractor, within your Area of Responsibility (AOR) following the HRFCA protocols. b. Assist Detachment Commanders (Det Comd) within AOR to maintain records in line with Logistical Equipment Assurance (LEA) programme as issued by QM. Ensure that the latest version of HQ 51 Infantry Brigade (51X) Unit Equipment Care Directive (UECD) is available. c. Deliver and recover to/from Det clothing packs issued through AF617B. Issuing letters to assist Det Comd to recover clothing where necessary. Provide a clothing exchange and deficiency service within AOR through the Cadet Stores Assistant (CSA). d. Conduct managerial visits to Detachments (Det) on a weekly basis and provide managerial and administrative support visits to Det evening parades as required. e. Maintain Det Safety, Health, Environment (SHE) and Fire Safety protection boards as directed by the Bn SHE(F) Designated Officer. f. Where issued electrical or electronic equipment’s not labelled as Electrical Equipment Inspection & Test (EEIT) arrange through Hartfield House works office or at next HRFCA contractual date. As part of SST complete visual checks until EEIT completed. Where personal electrical or electronic equipment’s are supporting training these require EEIT, removing items if not tested. g. Where a Det has an Indoor Range act as Range Officer, provide publish and annually review Range Orders through the CEO to allow the range as part of the SST to operate as a Safe Place. Provide each range with a 906 Range Log inspecting regularly. Through the Battalion Training Officer publish a list of authorised Range Conducting Officers (RCO) reviewing annually. h. Prepare each range within AOR for external inspections, include any required deep clean arranged through HRFCA. On receipt of inspection report action any highlighted points. i. Ensure each Det secures weapons in accordance with JSP 440. Make secure arrangements to transport weapons and ammunition to training or when recalled to the Cadet Training Centre (CTC) or to workshop repair location. Regularly check that Dets are maintaining proper managerial records for arms and ammunition in line with 51X UECD and Bn Security Standing Orders. j. Act as First Responder to the Main Armoury located in Grangemouth ARC in the event of Alarm and carry out managerial equipment checks of weapons held within the Armoury in accordance with 51X UECD. k. Manage and monitor within AOR on behalf of Unit Security Officer (USO) Det security keys for arms and ammunition in line with JSP 440. At required six monthly muster and annual rotation of security keys sign off Bn security key register. l. Administer and maintain responsibility for any vehicle, IT equipment, mobile phone or any other equipment allocated to you for HRFCA duty. m. Check and report to QM monthly availability and serviceability of any 51X or unit fuel card issued to you and any PPE on your account. n. Carry out assurance and Health & Safety checks as per the ACF Battalion programme, attend SHEF Courses as directed by the Designated Officer. 4. Description of Secondary Tasks a. Assist the QM in preparation for LEA and LSA&I programme visits. b. Support Company (Coy) and Det training by requesting: (1) Short Term Catering through QM. (2) Transport through QM. (3) Arms and ammunition through QM/CSA. (4) Logistical requests through QM/CSA. (5) Administrative requirements through Administration Officer (AO). c. Support Dets for any external inspections. d. Assist the Coy/Det CFAVs in the administration and maintenance of any vehicle allocated for ACF use. e. Ensure CFAVs within AOR adhere to unit assurance programme. f. Liaise with external contractors during training events. g. Attendance at annual camp as part of the logistical team. h. Attendance at Equipment Care meetings. i. Complete monthly G4 returns to QM/CSA. 5. Other Duties a. Be prepared to carry out other duties commensurate with competencies held and the grade of this post. b. The discharge of the role tasks and duties of this post will require the post holder to undertake occasional evening and weekend working for which time off in lieu or overtime will be granted. 6. General Qualifications and Personal Attributes a. Essential: (1) Experience in office and logistical environments. (2) Proven organisational ability and attention to detail. (3) Excellent interpersonal skills together with proven ability to work individually or in a small team with limited supervision. (4) Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications in particular Word and Excel. (5) Current full driving licence. (6) There is a requirement for security clearance and a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check. b. Desirable: (1) Pervious military experience regular or reserve and/or of the service cadet organisations. (2) Driving licence with D1+E and C1. 7. Specific Requirements Any personal or professional requirements specific to this role. 8. Other Features a. This Job Description: (1) Should be discussed/read with the line manager at the time of receiving the annual Personal Development Report (PDR). (2) May be reviewed in the light of changes during the period of your appointment and on change of incumbent. b. Because of the changing nature of our business, your job description will inevitably change from time to time. You may be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities and are commensurate with your grade. VACANCY NOTICE CADET ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (CAA) - GRANGEMOUTH Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (HRFCA) is an enabling organisation supporting the Army Reserve and Cadet units across the Highlands of Scotland. Funded by the Ministry of Defence, one of our key, and expending, functions is to provide Administrative and Logistic support to the Army Cadet Force (ACF), a vibrant national youth organisation. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Cadet Administration Assistant (CAA) within HRFCA. The successful applicant will provide administrative and logistical support to a Cadet Company working out of Grangemouth for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Battalion ACF. Applicants coming from an Armed Forces background with RQMS/CQMS appointments would be advantageous. Other applications that show suitable experience may be considered. Through their inter-personal skills be able to deliver G1/G2/G4 advice using relevant Joint Service Publications (JSPs) to Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAV) within their Area of Responsibility (AOR). Those employed within HRFCA are Crown Servants, we are looking for an organised individual with excellent numeracy literacy and Information technology skills and is able to learn new systems quickly. Be able to work with the minimum of supervision and be capable of dealing with other military organisations. Line management is through the HRFCA Quartermaster (QM) who will also provide daily supervision. Successful applicants as a condition of employment; are required to enrol into the ACF and will receive the appropriate Volunteer Allowance (VA) when attending as a CFAV. There is a requirement for security clearance and a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check. The starting salary is £32,204 based on an All Hours Worked (AHW) contract, 42 hours which includes lunch breaks. This allows some working during evenings and weekends. You are entitled on entry to 25 days paid leave (excluding public and privilege holidays) in each year rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. Prior service with HM Forces or Other Government Department (OGD) will count towards reckonable service. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to join the Council of RFCA Pension Scheme subject to the rules of the scheme. The scheme is a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) scheme, which has a personal contribution of 5% for members. Having a clean driving licence with categories, D1+E, C1 would be advantageous. Based at the Grangemouth Army Reserve Centre (ARC) successful applicants will reside within reasonable commuting distance. Successful applicants will serve a 6 month probationary period in the first instance after which HRFCA may confirm as a permanent position. Job seekers who consider themselves as suitable candidates are invited to apply for this post. Interviews w/c 20 Apr 26 Proposed start date 01 Jun 26

Assistant RHWM Opportunity in Falkirk As an Assistant You will be responsible for undertaking a range of duties to ensure that internal communal areas are clean, hygienic and meet the standards expected by our tenants and visitors to the development. You will also assist by preparing the dining room for mealtimes, heating prepared meals and delivering them to tenants. On occasion, the Assistant will be expected to clean vacant flats and/ or external pathways of the development and provide general and emergency assistance to tenants, as required. In addition you will respond to property emergencies, taking appropriate action when the Manager is off duty and providing cover for the development office as required. Hours of Employment are 16 hours per week (opportunities for additional hours available) Week 1 Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am - 6:00pm* Week 2 Thursday & Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm* *includes a 60 minute unpaid lunch break. About You • Experience of a similar type of role would be an advantage but is not an essential requirement as training will be provided., • You should bring to the role a genuine interest in working with older people and an ability to respond calmly to requests for assistance., • REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Qualification or equivalent would be desirable. What We Offer • Competitive salary, reviewed annually., • Enhanced Pension Scheme, • Generous holidays entitlement, • Opportunities to work flexibly, • Access to a health care benefit plan, credit union and cycle to work scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Opportunity to access wide range of learning and development activities including management & leadership programmes, job related training and qualifications to ensure your continuous progress. Important Information • This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – you must disclose all unspent and relevant spent convictions., • Bield Housing & Care does not currently hold a sponsorship licence – we are unable to support visa applications at this time., • Please see the attachment above for the full job description and person specification., • Bield Housing & Care. Scottish Charity no. SC006878 I Property Factor PF000146 Disability Confident Bield is a proud disability confident accredited employer. As users of the disability symbol, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the vacancy minimum criteria. In order to help you succeed, we will make all required reasonable adjustments to facilitate your inclusion during our recruitment and selection process. Adjustments will vary from person to person; if you wish to discuss how Bield can support you throughout the recruitment process, please get in touch.

Project Manager Our Opportunity Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do. Are you an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager looking to take the next important step in your career? Do you bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, even when faced with new or challenging tasks? If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you! As part of our ambitious expansion strategy, we are excited to announce an opening for a Project Manager in our Glasgow office. By joining our dynamic national team, you will gain access to a wealth of training and mentorship opportunities, as well as the chance to shape your career path in a supportive atmosphere. Expect to be part of a community that values professional growth and offers you the tools to thrive in your career. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that projects are completed both promptly and to the highest quality standards. You will be expected to work diligently in alignment with contract deliverables, detailed specifications, and the specific requirements of our clients. Y our core responsibility will be leading on projects for a prestigious client in the Defence sector. Your core responsibilities will include: Supporting to agree the client’s brief from inception in conjunction with any other consultants appointed, and arranging for the appointment of other consultants as necessary. Coordinating, managing and communicating with the client, project stakeholders and other consultants appointed to meet requirements of the project. Preparation of programmes and undertaking programme management. Undertaking change management, co-ordinating the design process, overseeing and managing the control of the project both pre- and post-contract including financial expenditure throughout all RIBA stages. Preparing and issuing reports, including but not limited to preparation of Project Execution Plans (PEP), Strategy Reports, Risk Registers, Progress Reports etc. Please note you must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role due to the nature of the projects you will be working on. Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard About You Our ideal Project Manager will have: Experience in a similar role in the construction environment. Comprehensive knowledge of building technology and construction principles. Excellent communication, client facing, and presentation skills. An understanding of NEC project management principles, including experience in managing design and construction contracts. A proven ability to manage projects from concept to implementation, overseeing activities as well as others to ensure time, budget, and quality constraints are met. Eligibility to obtain, or existing possession of SC level Security Clearance is required to fulfill the duties of this role (must be a UK Sole National) Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team. About Us Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better. We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career. What we offer Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect: Agile working. Career and Professional Development. Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities. 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave. Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan. Stakeholder pension. Professional subscriptions. Employee Discount Scheme. Eyecare Scheme. Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey. Accessibility We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you. Agencies We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted. #LI-Hybrid