Modern Apprentice - Council Support

Vacancy Information

Days and Hour of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible, flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

Rate of Pay
Under 18 years : £7.55 per hour
18-20 years : £10.00 per hour
21 and over: £12.21 per hour

An exciting opportunity have arisen for a Modern Apprenticeship within Council Support.

As part of East Lothian Council's 'Support for Employability' commitment to promote youth opportunities in the County, this post is open to those who are aged 16 – 19 and reside in East Lothian. (For those who are disabled or care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29). You will be asked to confirm you meet this criteria when you complete the application form.

All candidates indicating in their application that they are from a care experienced background, or have a disability are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum essential criteria required for the job (as per the Person Specification).

This opportunity is fixed term for 18 months and will be based across various Council Support Teams based in John Muir House, Haddington or Penston House, Macmerry.

There will be ongoing support from an external training provider to achieve the SVQ Level 3 in Business Administration. The duration of the apprenticeship will be for a fixed term 18 month period.

You must provide evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills (minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or National 4's including English and Mathematics).

Duties:
You will provide reception and administrative support. With good interpersonal skills, you will be flexible, a team player, confident and able to converse with members of the public. Daily duties will include answering the telephone, meeting the public and visitors face to face, making room bookings, photocopying, word processing and a variety of general office tasks.

Training in the use of specialist software packages will be provided, however a basic knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office packages is desirable.

If you would like further advice with seeking employment/apprenticeships, including completing applications and interview skills, training and further learning opportunities, East Lothian Works @ East Lothian Council is able to help you. Along with our partners, we offer a range of support to residents across East Lothian. Please contact elworks@eastlothian.gov.uk for further information.

Job Details

To undertake a Modern Apprenticeship Level 3 and provide an efficient and effective clerical support – Unified Business Support.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
3 x National 4/5's or 3 x Standard Grades at General or Credit Level including Maths and English.

Level 1 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.

If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.