Skills and Employment Support

19/06/2026

🚨 Exciting new vacancy!

Pathfindercic are looking for a Social & Digital Media Co-ordinator to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone creative, digitally minded, and passionate about creating meaningful content that connects with people.

Key details:
📍 Perth (hybrid working)
⏰ 16 hours per week (flexible)
💷 £13.45 per hour - Real Living Wage

📋 View full job description here:
https://drive.google.com/.../1XwA21lo0wxHYrbVxdFj.../view...

⚠️ Please note – eligibility criteria applies:
This role is part funded through Perth & Kinross Council’s Future Works programme, the Scottish Government and the Local Employability Partnership. Applicants must be unemployed, reside in Perth & Kinross and meet one of the following:

Parent of a child under 18 and:
• Lone parent
• Parent or child with a disability
• 3+ children
• From a minority ethnic background
• Youngest child under 1
• Aged under 25

📧 To apply: Please send your CV to [email protected] by 25th June 2026

19/06/2026

18/06/2026

“I think if I hadn’t come across Futures for Families, I wouldn’t have taken the steps to start my own business.”

Hazel shares how the team helped make that first step feel possible 💫 With the right support, they’ve been able to create a business that works around family life, giving them the flexibility and confidence to move forward.

📩 If you’ve got an idea and would like to explore what’s possible, we’re here to help. Get in touch at: [email protected]

18/06/2026

Exciting opportunity to make a difference in your local community 💙

Avenue Care Services are currently recruiting Home Carers to join their Care at Home service.

📍 Based either in Comrie, Crieff, Auchterarder or Blairgowrie
🕒 Full-time & part-time roles available
💷 £14.75 per hour (unqualified) | £15.75 per hour (SVQ2 qualified)

About the role:
Support individuals in their own homes with day-to-day living, including personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation, wellbeing checks, and building positive, trusting relationships.

The role involves working both independently and alongside colleagues (including double-up care), with support from office staff and an on-call service throughout shifts.

Avenue Care Services are looking for individuals who are:
✔ Compassionate and caring
✔ Reliable
✔ Empathetic
✔ Able to work as part of a team

📧 To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] by 1st July 2026

18/06/2026

(Social Media Coordinator) 🎬
Are you the kind of person who is constantly spotting trends, scripting short-form videos in your head, and using your digital skills to tell powerful stories?

Pathfinder CIC is hunting for a part-time Social & Digital Media Coordinator who knows how to make content stop a thumb in its tracks. We want a content rebel with a big heart, someone ready to bring fresh, bold, and wholesome energy to our mission.

If your phone is basically an extension of your arm and you know how to edit video that connects with real people, this is your sign to apply.

💼 The Content Specs:
Hours: 16 hours per week (Flexible)
Location: Hybrid
Pay: Fair Wage / Competitive rate

⚠️ Funding & Eligibility Criteria:
This role is part-funded through Perth & Kinross Council’s Future Works programme, the Scottish Government, and the Local Employability Partnership.

To apply, you must be currently unemployed, reside in Perth & Kinross, and meet at least one of the following criteria:

A lone parent with a child under 18

A parent or child with a disability

A parent with 3+ children

From a minority ethnic background

A parent with a child under 1

A parent aged under 25

📋 Grab the Full Job Description & Apply:
Download the full Job Specification here: 👉https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XwA21lo0wxHYrbVxdFjw3_ZWCr9po0Yu/view?usp=sharing

Email your CV and a short introduction/portfolio link to: [email protected]

⏰ Application Deadline: 25 June 2026

18/06/2026

16/06/2026

If you know someone making a difference through an apprenticeship, there’s still time to nominate them for the Apprentice Awards for Perth & Kinross — nominations have been extended until Wednesday 1st July! 🌟

Celebrating the achievements of local apprentices and the employers who support them, the awards will take centre stage this September, shining a spotlight on how work-based learning transforms lives and strengthens the local economy.

🏆 Award categories include:
• Foundation Apprentice of the Year
• Modern Apprentice (SCQF Level 5) of the Year
• Modern Apprentice (SCQF Level 6+) of the Year
• Graduate Apprentice of the Year
• Apprentice Mentor of the Year
• Apprentice Employer of the Year

🔗 Submit a nomination:
🔷 Apprentice - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/57yQu1rekm
🔷 Mentor - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/sHSirLwRsc
🔷 Employer - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/rTtuJF0z2J

📣Sponsorship Opportunities -
For enquiries about supporting the awards, please contact: [email protected]

Delivered in partnership with:
Perth and Kinross Council
UHI Perth
Developing the Young Workforce, Tay Cities
Skills Development Scotland

15/06/2026

Are you a parent in Perth & Kinross thinking about starting your own business?💡

Through Futures for Families, we’re offering start-up grants of up to £3,000, plus friendly one-to-one support, to help you turn your skills and ideas into an income.

Whether you’re interested in baking, construction, childminding, online work, or something completely different, we can support you to get started.

📧 Get in touch to find out more and discuss eligibility: [email protected]

15/06/2026

Come along to one of this week’s drop‑in sessions✨

Whether you're looking for employment opportunities, considering a new career direction, or have a business idea you'd love to explore, our team is here to support you. Get help with CVs, applications, job searching, or just have a chat about your next steps 😊

📍 Where to find us this week:

Tuesday 16th June
• Letham4All Hub (10:00–15:00)

Wednesday 17th June
• Rattray Community Connect (10:00–15:00)

Thursday 18th June
• Strathmore Community Hub (09:00–12:00)
• Strathearn Community Library (10:00–13:00)
• Westbank (13:00–16:00)

No appointment needed – just pop along and say hi! 👋

11/06/2026

Supporting families, building brighter futures 💜

Futures for Families offers personalised 1:1 support to help parents move into work, build skills, and overcome barriers. From training opportunities to tailored employability support, every challenge can be worked through with the right help, and taking that first step is often the most important one.

A partnership approach that’s making a real difference across Perth and Kinross, helping families move forward with confidence, because no one should be left behind.

👉 Visit to find out more:
https://can-campaigns.co.uk/futures-for-families/

📩 Get in touch: [email protected]