Save the Date: Older People’s Day 2017

Posted on June 23, 2017

CVS Falkirk are delighted to announce that our FREE Older People’s Day 2017 drop-in event will take place on Friday 29^th September at the Archibald Russell Centre, Haypark Road, Dennyloanhead, Denny, FK6 5JZ.

Older People’s Day is a national celebration of the contributions older people make to our communities, with events being held across the country.

As in previous years, the Falkirk event will feature stallholders from various organisations who provide services, support and activities for older people, their families and carers in Falkirk and District.

Further information about the event, including activities taking place throughout the day, will be available soon. If your organisation would like to host a stall, please contact Laura Jamieson by phone: 01324 692000, or email: laura@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

The Conservation Volunteers Senior Project Officer Vacancy

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Officer, based in Stirling and Camelon as part of the Camelon Community Action in Nature (Camelon CAN) project. The position is 28 hours per week, with a salary is £19,500 – £21,500 (pro – rata), starting in December 2018, with a fixed term until December 2020. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 24th October.

Kingdom Support and Care Support Workers (Slamannan) Vacancy

Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) are currently recruiting for Support Workers in Slamannan, Falkirk. The position £8.75 – £8.97 per hour (plus a payment of £70 per sleepover shift), based in Slamannan, with various shift patterns.

Falkirk CAB Welfare Benefits Officer Vacancy

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is currently recruiting for a Welfare Benefits Officer. The position is 35 hours per week, with a salary of £23,232 per annum, with a fixed term contract until Sunday 31st March 2019. The successful candidate will work as part of the Falkirk Area Welfare Benefits Advice Support Unit. The deadline for applications is Monday 22nd October.

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