Jobs in the Local Community

On your way to and from school look out for all the different businesses.  See how many you can count.  Have a chat with someone who works in the area about what they do in their job.

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Career Education Standard - 4

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I can role play different job roles


When you were younger, what jobs did you pretend to do?

What experiences do you have now which might hep you choose a career?  Do you have a part-time job?  Think of the different roles you might have in any clubs or activities you take part in or in school.  These are all ways of discovering talents and developing skills and personal qualities.

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Seasonal Jobs Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

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Seasonal jobs are available in Housekeeping at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh.  This is a good way to gain work experience and receive pay at National Living Wage rate (£7.83 per hour regardless of age) during the summer.  Free meals and uniform are provided.  Shifts are flexible

On Thursday 14th June the hotel will be holding an open interview for interested students.  This will run from 15.30 until 17.00.  Ask at reception for Maggie (Executive Housekeeper).

Housekeeping is the team that keeps rooms shining and guests smiling year-round.  They work tirelessly to ensure that rooms, linens and puplic areas are spotlessly clean and ready to impress guests.

For further details, visit Hilton.jobs - HOT057J7 or contact Elzbieta.Sadel@Hilton.com


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Cornerstone

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Cornerstone are looking for volunteers to help out locally at the Canalside Day Centre service.  Canalside is a day centre service providing support to adults over 65 years with dementia or other support needs in the South West area of Edinburgh.  Located in Wester Hailes, the service offers support with daily living skills, reducing social isolation and helping to maintain or improve mobility and independence.

Cornerstone are looking for volunteers who are 16 years or older with a passion for improving the care and support of older adults with dementia.  Volunteers will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, the cost of which would be covered by Cornerstone.  Any travel expenses incurred while travelling to and from Canalside would also be reimbursed by Cornerstone.

Volunteering at Canalside provides a fantastic opportunity to gain some experience with working in the care sector and would look great on any CV or application for further education.

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