Modern Apprentice Sports Assistant

Job Description

Assist, as a member of the team, with the provision of operational support with a focus on service delivery, health & safety procedures and the improvement of all service areas.

This post is encompassed in the Modern Apprentice Programme, jobholders will be expected to complete a SVQ Level 2 qualification and NPLQ (lifeguarding) during their employment.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Aberdeenshire Council is committed to increasing the opportunities in the local area by providing Modern Apprenticeships (MA's). These allow you to gain skills, experience and knowledge in the world of work as well as gaining a formal qualification. 

Successful candidates will be placed on an approved programme of training through the Aberdeenshire Council Modern Apprenticeship Scheme for SCQF 6/SVQ Level 2. In order to qualify for the appropriate funding from Skills Development Scotland this MA programme is open to candidates aged 16-19. If you have a disability or are a care leaver* then you are also eligible to apply up to the age of 29. Academic achievement to Scottish National Level 4 or 5 or Standard Grade in Mathematics and English, or equivalent transferable experience and Skills is essential.

*Any adult who spent time in care as a child.

Aberdeenshire Council currently applies a Living Wage Supplement to all Council employees earning less than £10.85 per hour.

Fixed Term for 12 months.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.  Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Informal enquiries to Shirley Grubb Tel: 01467 537312

Requirements

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