At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential business support to a dynamic team of Social Work professionals.
- Company: Join Scottish Borders Council, dedicated to community service and diversity.
- Benefits: Earn £13.52 per hour with opportunities for professional development and training.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on experience and gain a recognised qualification.
- Qualifications: Must be aged 16-24 with a good standard of general education.
The predicted salary is between 13.52 - 13.52 £ per hour.
Hourly Rate: £13.52 per hour
Salary: £24,673.97
Hours: 35
Contract Duration: Temporary until 30/09/2027
Grade: National Living Wage
Role Purpose
In the Modern Apprentice post you will provide business support to a team of Social Work professionals in the Public Protection Unit. As part of the apprenticeship you will be required to engage with a training provider to obtain the desired qualification of Business & Administration SCQF Level 6. You will be required to support the team by undertaking any or all of the following:
- Telephone Answering
- Letter typing and distribution
- Minute taking and distribution
- Use of SBC applications such as Mosaic, Business World, Intranet, One Drive and Microsoft packages
- Processing Police Concern Forms
- Attendance at meetings e.g. Business Meeting
- Being first point of telephone/email contact to the public and Professionals
- Monitoring of Team mailboxes
- Completing Mosaic Incoming Work
Essential
In accordance with Scottish Borders Councils priorities, you will need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the Apprenticeship) to qualify for this position.
A good standard of general education
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Helena Sharpe/Katie Saunders at @scotborders.gov.uk/
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
