Senior Support Assistant

1 month ago

Various Locations In Midlothian, United Kingdom Midlothian Council Full time
Job Vacancy

The post holder will provide support to the various functions of Communities, Lifelong Learning and Employability.

The hours of the post are negotiable.

The post will be office based, predominantly Dalkeith, but the post holder may be required to travel to other venues across Midlothian.

KNOWLEDGE

Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English, or equivalent.

Knowledge of supervisory skills;Word-processing/spreadsheet/keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative for these skills.

Previous office experience, demonstrating a working knowledge of the relevant procedures; communication, relevant software and computer skills.

CLOSING DATE - Monday 19 th August 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Senior Support Assistant

Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships

Location: Various Dalkeith (Fairfield House)

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: hours

Working Pattern: Mon to Fri, occasional evenings and weekends

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

The minimum actual salary for this position is £13.76 per hour.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post

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