Health & Social Care Apprentice (SCQF6) - 12-month in Irvine

Temporary for 12 months. We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. As part of North Ayrshire Council's Modern Apprentice Recruitment Process, if, following interview, you are chosen as a Preferred Candidate, you must complete a 1-week pre-employment Course with one of our Employability Partners before being issued with a Conditional Offer of Employment. The qualification to be achieved on completion of the Modern Apprenticeship is SCQF6.

Modern Apprenticeship posts are open to all North Ayrshire Residents aged 16-19 years old at commencement of employment. Are you passionate about helping others and looking to start a career in health and social care? We're offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated young person aged 16 - 19 to join our team as an Apprentice in a caring and supportive environment. You'll gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Health and Social Care, supported by a dedicated mentor and SVQ Assessor. No previous experience required - just the right attitude!

This role is ideal for school or college leavers looking to start a meaningful and rewarding career. We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in helping others, who has good communication and teamwork skills. The person must have a willingness to learn and develop professionally, be reliable, compassionate and have a respectful attitude.

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

Staff Values & Behaviours

Our values of Focus, Passion and Inspiration are core in everything we do and how we do it. They are the foundation that our work is built on, and they are used to measure how well we do each day. On their own, they are just words; to become meaningful they need to be backed up by actions. That's why we aim for them to be at the heart of everything we do. When they are, we can - and will - deliver the best services for the communities of North Ayrshire.

Further information on our Staff Values is available.

Additional Information

North Ayrshire Council are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, the Council has agreed to pilot the introduction of See Me CV's within the recruitment process for disabled candidates applying for Modern Apprentice roles. This post is included in the above pilot and will provide any disabled candidate the opportunity to provide a See Me CV in addition to their application form as an alternative method to demonstrate they meet all the essential criteria for the post as detailed in the role profile. This is an optional mechanism for candidates and all information provided in the See Me CV is treated as confidential under the Data Protection Regulations.

For further information guidance and support on See Me CV's, please see our guide.

References

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process. When shortlisting job applicants seeking a Modern Apprenticeship with the Council, subject to meeting the essential criteria, priority in the 1st instance will be given to those who are currently unemployed followed by applicants who are already in work & who are seeking to develop their career.

PVG (Adults)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with protected adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. The cost of the PVG will be met by North Ayrshire Council.

For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit Disclosure Scotland.

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.

Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: Mobile - More than 90% of time spent primarily working on a mobile basis across multiple Council facilities and out in the community. There may be some limited opportunity to work from home. This post has been allocated the workstyle: Mobile.

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide.