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September 1, 2025
Leuchars: Army Welfare Service Juniors Youth Club Age 8+, Thursdays
Dundee: Scottish Veterans Residences vacancy for bank housing assistant - closing date 8th Sept
There are no guaranteed hours with this post but you will be offered hours as and when required and available to cover for periods of staff absence. These will be a long notice, for example covering a booked holiday period; or short notice, covering an unplanned absence.
You will have an understanding of the supported housing sector and be able to demonstrate a track record of contributing to high quality services. You are reliable, consistent, focused, and flexible in your outlook and approach. You will be experienced in MS Office packages.
Our shifts are 8am to 4pm and 2pm to 10pm and 10pm to 8am Monday to Sunday. The hourly rate is £13.88 per hour worked plus benefits.
For more information π https://www.svronline.org/about-work/
Dundee: Scottish Veterans Residences vacancy for full-time housing assitant - closing date is 12 noon 8th Sept
Scottish Veterans’ Residences (SVR), offers a dynamic housing support service to assist our HM Forces Veterans to return to independent living where appropriate. Our Housing Assistants fulfil a pivotal role in our service. We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to deliver intensive housing management and support services to our Veterans.
You will have an understanding of the supported housing sector and be able to demonstrate a track record of contributing to high quality services. You are reliable, consistent, focused, and flexible in your outlook and approach. You will be experienced in MS Office packages.
The hours of work average 37½ hours per week average over a fixed, four weekly rota. Our shifts are 8am to 4pm and 2pm to 10pm Monday to Sunday. (Example attached). The annual salary is £27,071 per annum. We offer additional benefits, pension and generous holiday entitlement.
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Neil Stewart or Graeme Watson on 01382 477078.
To apply, fully complete and return the job application form or submit your current CV. Note: If selected for interview applicants who submit a CV must complete and submit an application form prior to interview.
More information can be found π https://www.svronline.org/about-work/
Inverness: AWS Community Support Programme 2025
The AWS Term Time programme that will begin on Tuesday 2nd September.
The sign up link is https://forms.office.com/e/e7zZcS6cYe
Midlothian: Job Opportunity Midlothian Council MIPSA Armed Forces Coordinator - closes 4th September
This 2-year pilot project, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund, runs until 31 August 2027 and focuses on building confidence, resilience, and reducing isolation through creative youth work.
✅ Experience working with young people or the armed forces
✅ Skilled in youth engagement and programme design
✅ Strong understanding of challenges faced by service children
π Apply by: Thursday 4 September 2025
π¬ Interviews: Monday 15 September 2025
π Apply here: www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/midlothian-council/jobs
Leuchars: Station commission for anniversary of transition from Air to Land mural
To mark the 10th Year transition from AIR – LAND, the Station commissioned a local artist to paint a mural on the side of the Community Centre adjacent to the skatepark and MUGA.
Please feel free to pop along to see the outstanding work by Kerry Wilson.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Leuchars: Deployment support for RAF personnel at Leuchars
August 19, 2025
Scotland: Scottish Ambulance Service recruiting Trainee Ambulance Care Assistants in North Scotland, closing date Thurs 28th Aug
The Scottish Ambulance Service are currently recruiting for Trainee Ambulance Care Assistants in North Scotland based at various stations within:
πAberdeen
πGolspie
πTain
πLerwick
Find out more and apply: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=224655
Closing date: Thursday 28 August
Leuchars: The Welfare team showing the film SMURFS , Mon 1st Sept
The cost to watch this fabulous film is £1 for children and £2 per adult.
August 18, 2025
Scotland: Back to school worries? Parent Club tips for all ages
Parent Club have tips & advice to help calm any nerves about going back to school as well as tips for supporting your child’s mental health
Help if your child feels unable to go to school
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Scotland: Breathing Space for anyone over age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety
Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland. Open up when you're feeling down - phone 0800 83 85 87
Lothian: Lothian Veterans Centre
**Please note the change of venue**
Roll Along to our BACON ROLL MORNINGFriday the 22nd August at Lothians Veterans Centre
Come along meet new people, catch up with friends, have a laugh and maybe win at the raffle
If you would like to join us please let the team know what you would like on your roll by 12PM on THURSDAY 21st August
Please reply using the details: Email contact@lvc.scot or Call 0131 660 5537
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Moray: DWP Multi-Sector Recruitment Event 2025
π Thursday 4th September 2025
Meet a wide range of local employers from different sectors with lots of vacancies available.
✅ Great opportunity to network and get career advice
Tayport: Larick Centre Summer festival Sat 23rd August
Choir performing at 12.30pm
Surprise children’s entertainment at 1pm
Sports, soft play and craft!
Many local traders, makers and artists
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE