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Young Carers Coordinator
Do you have experience leading teams and shaping services at a strategic level?
Are you confident managing budgets, securing funding, and meeting reporting requirements?
Do you understand how local authorities, schools, and health services work together and can you influence at that level?
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for young carers through high‑quality service design and partnership working?
- Salary: £30,446.96 FTE
- Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
- Location: The Carers Centre, Lewis Place, Perth PH1 3BD
- Contract Type: Permanent
Why Join PKAVS?
- Generous 7-week holiday allowance.
- Enhanced company sick pay.
- Pension scheme contribution.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for mental and physical wellbeing.
- Blue Light Card discounts.
- Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Secondary Mathematics Tutor (Group)
- Salary: £30.00 per hour
- Hours of Work: Flexible
- Contract Type: Contractor (Self‑Employed)
- Location: PKAVS Carers Centre in North Muirton, PH1 3BD
Application closing date: 02 February 2026
Key Responsibilities
Create tailored maths learning sessions based on each young person’s needs and schoolwork.
Deliver tuition in line with the Scottish Curriculum.
Build trust and consistency to support positive learning relationships.
Keep accurate records of sessions and provide reports when required.
Maintain regular communication with the project manager regarding progress.
Work flexibly, recognising the challenges young carers face in maintaining regular attendance.
Identify barriers to learning and share insights with the project lead.
Follow all Health & Safety, insurance, and child protection requirements.
What You’ll Bring
Degree‑level education (minimum).
Strong understanding of the Scottish Curriculum, particularly S1–S3 maths.
Experience tutoring or teaching young people.
Ability to deliver person‑centred, outcome‑focused support.
Confidence using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and online tools.
Availability during or after school hours on weekdays.
Ability to travel to agreed locations (preferred).
Awareness of young carers’ rights, needs, and challenges.
Shopmobility Technician Assistant
- Be unemployed
- Face at least one barrier to employment
- Reside in Perth & Kinross
- Be an eligible parent (e.g. lone parent, under 25, ethnic minority, parent of 3+ children, youngest child under 1 year, or parent/child with a disability).
- Salary: £22,932 (full time equivalent; salary scale point 2.1) per annum
- Hours of Work: 21 hours per week. The shift pattern can be negotiated. We are open to term time shift patterns.
- Contract Type: Fixed term until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension.
- Location: Canal Street Car Park, 31 Canal St, Perth PH2 8LE
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Provide a friendly, welcoming environment for members
Complete registration forms and deliver training for new members
Maintain professional phone and email communication
Carry out manual handling tasks safely and confidently
Store, maintain, clean, and repair Shopmobility equipment
Keep the premises secure, clean, and fully operational
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and best practice
Follow all organisational policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment
Retrieve faulty mobility scooters or wheelchairs when required
Work collaboratively with volunteers to deliver excellent customer service
Participate in fundraising events and promotional activities
PKAVS is more than a charity...
We’re a team of people who care deeply about our communities and about each other. Whether you’re looking for paid work or a chance to volunteer, this is a place where your time and skills will truly matter.
Working at PKAVS
We support thousands of people across Perth & Kinross every year, and none of that would be possible without a brilliant team behind the scenes. If you’re looking for a role with purpose, where your work helps others every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work with us?
We believe in looking after our staff. Here are just some of the benefits of joining PKAVS:
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Pension scheme contributions
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental and physical wellbeing
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Flexible and family friendly working arrangements
- Ongoing training and development
