Senior Support Assistant

Job Vacancy

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 - Sunday 15th September 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th September 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Senior Support Assistant

Position Number: S6020

Directorate: Place

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Standard 36 hours/week

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.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £25,847.88 per annum.

Requirements

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a basic disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check is £25. 

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 the Recruitment Team at recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk 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.