Job Description

We want your future to become part of ours.

Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents.

Come join us.

Could you be our next Graduate within our Housing Needs team?

In this role you will help develop and support the resettlement team with Falkirk’s New Scots Strategy and action plan and roll out wider integration and refugee resettlement work within the council and its communities.

What we are looking for…

The ideal person for this role will be proactive, adaptable, and committed to making a positive impact in their work.

You will have an HND or above in Social Policy, Public Policy, Community Learning, Social Studies, Community Planning, International Studies, Law and Advocacy or Psychology.

We look for core skills for all our graduate posts which are:

Good written and oral communication
Interpersonal
Organisation
Project management
Report writing
Team working
Computer skills

Sounds like you? Great. 

View our job profile below for more information on what could be your next job.

Why work with us?

At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.

We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.

Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.

This role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs. We promote a balanced approach, ensuring staff have the right environment to collaborate with colleagues while also having the option to work independently when appropriate.

Falkirk Council values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

If you are ready to make a real difference to the lives of real people, apply today.

What we can offer you.

As a Falkirk Council employee, you’ll enjoy a range of flexible benefits

Contact Us

For more information regarding this role, contact Joanna Stewart at joanna.stewart@falkirk.gov.uk

Find out what else Falkirk has to offer:

Visit Falkirk: https://www.visitfalkirk.com/

Falkirk Leisure & Culture Website: Falkirk Leisure & Culture Home Page

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