Voluntary Sector Children’s Services Forum: First Meeting of 2018

Posted on February 16, 2018

The Voluntary Sector Children’s Services Forum (VSCSF) will take place on Thursday 1^st March, 10am – 12pm at the CVS Falkirk office, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XR.

The theme for this meeting will be the effects that changes in budgets have on the provision of services. There will also be a discussion around nominations for the roles of forum chair and vice-chair.

The agenda and minutes of the previous meeting are available on the CVS Falkirk website.

For further information, please visit the dedicated Voluntary Sector Children’s Services Forum webpage. Alternatively, contact David Gardener by phone: 01324 692010, or email: david@cvsfalkirk.org.uk

Falkirk Funders Fayre 2019

Following on from another successful Funding Fayre in 2018, CVS Falkirk and Falkirk Council are pleased to announce that we are hosting another FREE Funding Fayre on Tuesday 5th March 2019. The event will take place at the Bowhouse Community Centre, 130 Bowhouse Road, Grangemouth, FK3 0EU.

Penumbra Recovery Worker Vacancies

Penumbra is currently recruiting Recovery Workers for their Supported Living Service in Falkirk. The position is 36.25 hours per week, with a salary of £16,752 – £17,343 per annum (pro rata). Hours may include evenings, weekends and sleepover shifts. The deadline for applications is Monday 28th January.

Kingdom Support and Care Support Workers Vacancies

Kingdom Support and Care (KSC) are currently recruiting Support Workers, based in Slamannan, Falkirk. The position £8.75 – £8.97 per hour (plus a payment of £70 per sleepover shift), with various shift patterns. The deadline for applications is 12pm on Monday 21st January.

Re-Union Canal Boats Project Support Workers Vacancies

Re-Union Canal Boats are currently recruiting Project Support Workers. These positions are on a casual basis with a salary of £9 per hour. The successful candidates will be based in Camelon, Falkirk.

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