Post by Renfrewshire Council

“We want to make Renfrewshire Council a place where people with care experience feel welcomed and valued,” says Maurice Gilligan, our Promise manager. Our new care experienced guaranteed interview scheme, shaped directly by feedback from our care experienced employee network, aims to remove the barriers faced by those entering the workforce and ensure fair, supportive access to Renfrewshire Council jobs. Under the new scheme, any care-experienced applicant who meets the essential criteria for a post will be offered an interview. “Too often, care-experienced people face significant barriers when applying for jobs, including disrupted education, gaps in employment and limited access to informal networks that others often rely on,” adds Maurice. “By ensuring eligible candidates are automatically offered an interview, the scheme helps unlock potential that may otherwise go unseen, especially for those whose strengths and abilities aren’t always reflected through traditional recruitment routes. The guaranteed interview scheme forms part of Renfrewshire Council’s long-term commitment to #KeepThePromise—Scotland’s pledge to ensure that care experienced children and young people are loved, safe, and respected and realise their full potential. “While candidates will still shine through their performance at interview and demonstrate their suitability for the role, this scheme ensures they have fair access to showcase their talent,” continues Maurice. “It’s a meaningful way of creating more equitable opportunities and recognising the value and potential that care experienced individuals bring.” To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/eWdKjHnc