A former newsagent has told how he made a life-changing decision thanks to his customers – a crew of firefighters. Mani Dhesi left the shop counter and joined the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service after being inspired by their accounts of protecting the public. And the father-of-two – who can speak FOUR languages – is now playing a vital role in bringing the SFRS closer to communities. Continue reading Mani swaps serving customers for saving lives
Graduates from Imperial College London can expect to earn the biggest bucks in their first jobs, while London School of Economics (LSE) alumni are the best at climbing the salary ladder, according to new research by job search-engine Adzuna. Continue reading Imperial College students pile on the £££s after graduation
A new teacher recruitment campaign has been launched by Deputy First Minister John Swinney. The ‘Teaching Makes People’ campaign targets university undergraduates studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects as well as people currently working in STEM industries. Continue reading Swinney launches STEM teacher recruitment drive
Call-in Homecare are looking for staff and are holding two recruitment roadshows at Muirhouse Millennium Centre (writes James McGinty)
Respite Care, Specialist Home Care Service, Carers in Edinburgh
Recruitment Roadshow
Community Care Assistants Required
Secure full or Part-Time Contracts, £ 8.50 per hour, paid Mileage, pension, free training to SVQ2 and other benefits
Tuesday 12th April ( 12.00-4.00pm)
&
Tuesday 19th April ( 12.00-4.00pm)
Alternatively Call 0131 – 656 – 7310 or text ”Recruitment’ to 6677 to visit their Facebook Page click HERE
Apprenticeships point the way ahead in Lothian
Edinburgh College hosted an employer’s engagement event to advance their curriculum strategy around vocational and work based learning last week. Employers, partners, local councils and apprentices joined college leadership to put their heads together and share best practice. Continue reading Edinburgh College develops young workforce
A-Team productions are a not-for-profit organisation based in North Edinburgh, run by a team of experienced volunteers. Our ethos is simple: to provide a platform for young people ages 11-18 to construct and perform one musical per annum.
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The Printing Press is looking for staff
Edinburgh’s vibrant culinary scene will soon be joined by the opening of The Printing Press, an elegant, all-day restaurant that will champion seasonal Scottish produce.
The restaurant is due to open this autumn on the site of the former EH2 Tempus, with a new small coffee house called Burr & Co. next door.
Altogether, a team of 70 new staff will be needed – from waiters, bartenders and baristas to hosts, supervisors, managers, sous chefs and chefs de partie.
Stephen Begg, restaurant manager, said: “The Printing Press is set to offer Edinburgh a relaxed, warm and friendly drinking and dining destination where guests feel right at home. For that reason, we need a great team of people, with bags of personality, who are passionate about food and customer service.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to get in at the start of an exciting new restaurant launch and to be a part of all the activity that accompanies it. Our aim is to deliver great style at every level, from the food and drink to the interiors and the service. We hope The Printing Press will become a destination that people want to come back to, time and time again, not only for the great food but also for the talented and friendly staff who work there.”
Successful candidates will receive an intensive training course to learn about every element of the business, and a 19-day programme has been specially created for that purpose.
Both The Printing Press and Burr & Co. will open in the autumn.
A chef recruitment open day will take place on Monday, 24 August and the front of house recruitment open day will take place on Tuesday, 25 August 2015.
No appointment necessary, both recruitment days will take place from 12pm to 9pm at The George Hotel.
Alternatively, CVs and a short covering email can be sent to recruitment@edinburghgeorgehotel.co.uk
Attending todays’ Jobs & Employment Fair are:
Airport Recruitment Centre
Army recruitment
Bluebird Care
Blueprint training
Care Uk
Freespace
NHS recruitment
Urban Union
Scottish Gas
Home Instead
Support/providers
Cre8te/Digital Skills Academy
Forth Sector
Freshstart
Income maximisation/Welfare reform
Making it Work
North Edinburgh Childcare
Smartworks
Volunteer Centre
Intowork
Barnardo’s Works East
CITB
Community Jobs Scotland
Cyrenians
Edin College
Edinburgh Guarantee/IYP
SDS
Tomorrow’s People – Working it Out (North Edinburgh)
RUTS
Now all we need are the punters … !
We are now recruiting for the new Childcare Academy, which starts on Monday 23 February.
Please see the attached poster and standard information.
February 2015 CA Publicity Poster 18
Childcare Academy Standard Information
Audrey O’Neill, Training Administrator
North Edinburgh Childcare
18b Ferry Road Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 4BL
Tel: 0131 311 6931 Fax: 0131 315 4420
We are looking for
VOLUNTEERS WITH ATTITUDE …
THE RIGHT ATTITUDE !
Are you the kind of person that sees a problem and wants to fix it?
Is your glass always half full? Do you have a skill that you can share with others or would you like to develop new skills?
If you can answer yes to any of these questions then read on…
Pilton Community Health Project is currently looking for Physical Activity LEADERS!
Would you like to lead a group of your own? Would you like to GET MORE INVOLVED in your community? Do you think you have what it takes to encourage others to get moving? If so, then we may have the perfect opportunity for you!
We have been encouraging and supporting local people to start up their own activities. So far we have a Bollywood dancing group and a weekly Walk/Jog Group. We would also welcome IDEAS and SUGGESTIONS for BRAND NEW ACTIVITIES.
Our walk/jog group is expanding fast and there is room for people to get involved in this activity. Here’s what some of our existing volunteers have to say about being an activity leader:
‘Becoming a walk/jog leader has given me something to focus on when not working and chance to contribute to society. It has also given me structure to my day so I have something to do.’
Phil (walk/jog leader)
‘I’ve been dancing Bollywood my whole life and I’ve always dreamt about teaching others to dance too. Volunteering as a dance leader with PCHP has given me the chance to share my love of Bollywood. Leading my own session each week has made me believe I have the skills to be a good teacher. I have met lots of new people from my community, people of all ages and backgrounds. I am proud to live in North Edinburgh.’
Savita Purran
Volunteering can be a highly beneficial and rewarding experience. It can increase confidence and self-esteem. It can also open the door to training and employment and there are great social benefits too!
Over the last year, our fabulous team of physical activity volunteers has grown from strength to strength. In fact, some of them are even award winning!
Pilton Community Health Project’s walking volunteers have just won the ‘Paths for All volunteer group of the year award’. The award recognised their dedication and team spirit that has been key to the success and expansion of the walking programme.
The ‘walking with us’ volunteers are passionate about walking and how being active can address health inequalities. Without volunteers, the project wouldn’t be able to offer an increasingly wide range of opportunities for local people. Together they effectively manage the walking groups and help others ‘take steps’ toward improving their health and wellbeing.
“I don’t volunteer to get awards, but I felt honoured that we were given our award in the Parliament – it felt that our work was really acknowledged even at the highest level,” said volunteer Liz.
If you are interested in finding out more about physical activity volunteer opportunities on offer you can:
telephone 0131 551 1671
email liannepipskyj@pchp.org
or visit www.pchp.org.uk for more information
