PVG Scheme Sessions

Posted on June 15, 2017

Volunteer Scotland will be holding a number of PVG Scheme sessions in Falkirk throughout the summer on the following dates:

Thursday 31^st August between 2pm – 4pm
Wednesday 20^th September between 2pm – 4pm

Sessions will take around 30 minutes and be held at the CVS Falkirk office, Unit 6, Callendar Business Park, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.

The sessions will provide the practical support and information required on the processes, and the types of roles requiring the PVG Scheme. Organisations whose volunteers require Disclosure Checks or PVG Scheme Membership, or who have any questions about checks for specific roles, are encouraged to attend.

To book your 30 minute session on either date, please contact CVS Falkirk by phone: 01324 692000, or email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

Forth Valley Top Toes Reception Volunteer

Forth Valley Top Toes provides a personal foot care service to older and disabled people who have no underlying medical conditions but are unable to cut their own toenails. They are currently looking for additional Reception Volunteers to provide on-site reception for the clinics, welcoming clients, making new appointments, collecting donations and providing a friendly face for the clinics.

Forth Valley Top Toes Personal Footcare Volunteer

Forth Valley Top Toes provides a personal foot care service to older and disabled people who have no underlying medical conditions but are unable to cut their own toenails. They are currently looking for additional Personal Footcare Volunteers to provide basic personal footcare to clients (this includes performing a basic foot health check with each client toenail cutting, skincare and footcare advice). Volunteers are fully trained by NHS Forth Valley, through formal sessions and shadowing a NHS podiatrist, with induction training provided by Forth Valley Top Toes.

Falkirk Funders Fayre 2020 Spotlight: THINK Consulting Solutions

With less than 8 WEEKS until Falkirk Funders Fayre 2020, we thought we’d highlight this year’s exhibitors, starting with the leaders of our afternoon’s now SOLD OUT presentation, THINK Consulting Solutions. THINK and all our other exhibitors will be available to speak with at the event, taking place on Tuesday 10th March, 10am – 2pm at the Bowhouse Community Centre, 130 Bowhouse Road, Grangemouth, FK3 0EU. Tickets are free and can be booked through the Eventbrite page.

Social Security Scotland Client Support Adviser Vacancies

Social Security Scotland is currently recruiting a number of Client Support Advisers across Scotland, including one based in Falkirk. The position is 37 hours per week, with a salary of £25,367 – £28,341 per annum. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 Highers or equivalent qualifications, and should be able to work independently, with excellent interpersonal skills. A full UK driver’s licence and use of a car is essential, due to extensive daily travel. The deadline for applications is midnight on Tuesday 4th February.

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