H&T 4028 - G1 Housing Assistant (Modern Apprentice)

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace.  Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 27 March 2026 at 11:55PM

Interviews are scheduled to take place Week Commencing 20 April 2026 and the start date for successful applicants will be 6 July 2026.

Location:   1 post in East Kilbride Local Housing Office, Civic Centre, East Kilbride.

                     2 posts in Hamilton Local Housing Office, Brandon Gate, Hamilton

                     1 post in Cambuslang Local Housing Office, Cambuslang Gate

                     1 post in Clydesdale Local Housing Office, South Vennel

                     1 post in Homeless Access and Assessment Service, Brandon Gate 

Hours: 35 hours per week, fixed term, 2 year programme
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday
Salary: £24,325 per year

The start of something big!

As South Lanarkshire’s largest employer we know how important it is to offer you a great opportunity. If you would like to work with us in our challenging, forward-thinking Housing & Technical Resources, we have some of the best opportunities in Scotland. We offer:
The opportunity to gain experience in a Housing role within our Housing and Technical Resources. 

• The opportunity to gain a recognised SVQ qualification in Housing at SCQF Level 6 and CIH SCQF Level 5.
• The opportunity to receive a comprehensive in-house training package to complement your practical work experience. 
• The opportunity to have a varied and exciting career within Housing Services, gaining experience across different parts of the service including estate management, homelessness and integrated housing options teams. 
• You will support Housing teams and colleagues within a busy local office and contribute to the front-line service. *Support a front-line service in a challenging time due to the cost of living crisis. 
• The opportunity to progress onto a Housing Officer and continue in your professional development with the possibility of a Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3 Qualification. We believe in developing people to their full potential, and the prospects of career development within the Council are as excellent as our benefits package. 
   

Important Information

These vacancies are restricted to applicants who have recently attended a South Lanarkshire Council School and/or live in the South Lanarkshire Area.  You must either be 16 years of age by 28 June 2026 and must be no older than 19 years of age by 2 August 2026.  Or if you are disabled or care experienced and aged between 20 to 29 years of age by 2 August 2026, you may be eligible to apply if you meet the rest of the criteria, as South Lanarkshire Council and Skills Development Scotland recognise that disabled people and those who are care experienced can face challenges on their career journey.  In care means you are or were formally looked after by a local authority, in the family home (with support from social services or a social worker) or elsewhere, for example, in foster care, residential/secure care, or kinship care (with family friends or relatives). 

You need at least:

• 3 standard grades level 3 or above / 3 national 5 qualifications including English and Maths or equivalent, relevant experience.  

• A commitment to learning and ambition to succeed.

• A commitment to delivering quality customer service.

• Confidence and team skills are vital. 
   

View the Housing Assistant (Modern Apprentice) job profile

Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents:

• In relation to the attached Job Profile, Behaviours Framework - Efficient, please provide evidence of your previous experience including the transferable skills and attributes you could bring to the post.

• In relation to the attached Job Profile, Behaviours Framework - Flexible, please provide evidence of your previous experience including the transferable skills and attributes you could bring to the post.

• In relation to the attached Job Profile, Behaviours Framework – Performing, South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing quality service to its customers. Please provide evidence of how could contribute to this.

• In relation to the attached Job Profile, Behaviours Framework – Working with Others, Team working is fundamental to this role, please provide details of a time when you have worked as part of a team to complete a task, (either in or outside of school) explain what role you played and how you contributed positively within the team?

 If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.