News

Falkirk’s Mental Health Association (FDAMH) is recruiting a qualified Counsellor or Therapist for Carers. The position is 35 hours per week, with a salary of £25,000 – £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience), and a one year fixed term contract. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 17th February.

Social Investment Scotland (SIS) – who will be joining us at the in-person Falkirk Funders Fayre next month! – has launched the SIS Retail Bootcamp for 2023, and applications are now open. Places are £100 (plus VAT) each. The deadline for applications is Monday 20th February.

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is holding a Volunteer Open Afternoon on Monday 20th February, 2pm – 4pm, at their office, 3 Meeks Road, Falkirk, FK2 7EW. The event is open to everyone who would like to learn more about becoming a volunteer with Falkirk CAB.

The Economy and Fair Work Committee at the Scottish Parliament has launched a call for views on a Just Transition to Net Zero in Grangemouth. The Committee is looking at how to support, incentivise and de-risk a Just Transition to Net Zero for the entire Grangemouth area, in a way that spreads benefits regionally for companies and individuals. The deadline for responses and views is Tuesday 14th February.

Trading Standards in Falkirk has issued a document outlining the Buy With Confidence Scheme (supported by Falkirk Council and Trading Standards). The Buy With Confidence Scheme is a national scheme providing consumers with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly.

Police Scotland’s Cybercrime Harm Prevention Team has shared guidance from their trusted partners at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), on being vigilant about scamming, including phishing emails.

Self Directed Support Forth Valley and the Personal Assistants (PA) Network Scotland are holding a free “Personal Assistant Employer and Personal Assistant Information Event” on Thursday 2nd March, 10am – 1:30pm, at Forth Valley College (Raploch Campus), Drip Road, Stirling, FK8 1SE. Although the event is being held in Stirling, it is open to all Personal Assistant (PA) Employers across the Forth Valley area. Booking is essential.

Falkirk Trinity Church is holding a vigil for Ukraine on Friday 24th February, 3:30pm – 5pm, on the anniversary of the start of the war with Russia. People are welcome to come whenever they can during these hours, and stay for as long as they wish to at the church, located on Manse Place, Falkirk FK1 1JN.

CVS Falkirk & District is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynsey Hansford as its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Westfield Park Community Centre is recruiting a Volunteer and Activities Project Co-ordinator. The position is 24 hours per week (with the ability to work evenings and weekends), with a salary of £23,500 (pro rata). The post is currently funded for one year.