Project Support Officer (Research) - NAY15010

Job Summary Temporary for 20 months We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually. We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk) We are looking for a committed individual to join us in Ayrshire on an exciting research study on homelessness and inclusion health run by Dr Richard Lowrie, University Reader from University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Homelessness and Inclusion Health. https://health.ed.ac.uk/research/current-research/centre-for-homelessness-and-inclusion-health Your role will be pivotal to the research and will include formulating a strategy, with others for participant recruitment and follow-up. As part of the recruitment phase and follow-up, you will perform a number of near patient health tests (blood pressure, pulse, BMI). You will be fully trained and supported in all aspects of this work. It will take hard work and commitment to achieve the set objectives in Ayrshire, and therefore an interest/experience in inclusion health is paramount. You will work with a leading team of researchers and practitioners to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness. For more details see the attached Role Profile below. Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work. Staff Values & Behaviours North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy. Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire.gov.uk) . Additional Information For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process. PVG (Adults) This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in instalments from your wages following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/ . For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit Pre-employment checks (north-ayrshire.gov.uk) . Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete. Our Workstyles As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: Mobile – More than 90% of time spent primarily working on a mobile basis across multiple Council facilities and out in the community. There may be some limited opportunity to work from home. This post has been allocated the workstyle: Mobile More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk) . If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.

Location: Stevenston, GB

Posted Date: 2/6/2025