Community Transport Forum: First Meeting of 2017

Posted on February 17, 2017

The Third Sector Community Transport Forum will meet for the first time in 2017 on Thursday 2^nd March, 10am – 12pm at the CVS Falkirk offices, Unit 6, Callendar Business Park, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.

The forum aims to identify the level of need and examine potential solutions for sustainable community transport in Falkirk, by bringing together representatives from third sector organisations with an interest in the subject, both operators and organisations representing potential user groups.

The themes of the meeting will be the need for community transport in Falkirk, looking at the current provision of community transport, and how different services might offer solutions to the needs.

For further information, please visit the dedicated Community Transport Forum webpage. Alternatively, contact David Gardener by phone: 01324 692010, or email: David@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

Forth Valley SDS Community Engagement Officer Vacancy

Forth Valley Self Directed Support is currently recruiting a Community Engagement Officer. The position is full-time, with a salary of £27,000 and a fixed term contract until March 2021. The deadline for applications is 1pm on Monday 18th March.

NHS Forth Valley Community Food Development Worker Vacancies

The NHS Forth Valley Nutrition and Dietetics Health Improvement Team is currently recruiting 3 Community Food Development Workers. The positions are 18.75 hours per week, with a salary of £23,113 – £29,905 per annum (pro rata). The deadline for applications is Monday 4th March.

FDAMH Central Spark Recovery Coordinator Vacancy

Falkirk District Association for Mental Health (FDAMH) are currently recruiting a Recovery Coordinator as part of their Central Spark project. The position is 27 hours per week, with a salary of £22,00 per annum (pro rata) and a fixed contract of 2 years. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 28th February.

Introduction to Tendering Webinar

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is holding an “Introduction to Tendering” webinar on Tuesday 5th March, 11am – 12:30pm.

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