Support Assistant x2

Job Vacancy

 

We are now seeking to recruit 2 Support Assistants within General Business Support. These roles are part of the Democratic and Document Services Team

Post 1

Will provide general support services to teams located within Midlothian House – specifically to the Business Services Support Team although the successful candidate will be required to assume other responsibilities as per the needs of the service.

Post 2

Will provide general support services to the Planning Team located within Fairfield House although the successful candidate will be required to assume other responsibilities as per the needs of the service.

Reporting to the Business Officer, the successful applicants will also be required to carry out a host of general business support duties to provide an effective, efficient, customer focussed and resilient service.

 

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 is essential. (SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative). Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages is also essential.

Demonstrable competency in keyboard and clerical skills are also required; SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.

Experience in a similar office environment, with a working knowledge of modern office equipment is desirable.

 

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 6th October 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 14th October 2024

 

Job Advert

Position Title: Support Assistant x2

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Midlothian House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7 hours 12 minutes per day

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 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £24,626.87 per annum.

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 0131 271 3063 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.