At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals in homecare while gaining valuable experience and training.
- Company: Join South Ayrshire Council, dedicated to community wellbeing and youth employability.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with competitive pay and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Temporary position until 08/10/2027 with flexible working hours.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while building your skills and future.
- Qualifications: Must be 19 or under, or 29 or under, and care experienced.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 20 £ per hour.
South Ayrshire Council provides a wide range of employability opportunities for people in South Ayrshire in order to support them in gaining experience, training and employment. This programme is part of the council’s youth employability initiative. We are committed to offering career development opportunities for young people within South Ayrshire and to comply with the conditions of funding from skills development Scotland, applicants must fall into the following categories before the start date of 12/10/2026:
- 19 years of age or under
- 29 years of age or under and be a care experienced young person
The competency based interview will take place on 10/09/2026. For further information, please contact Christine Stuart or Julie Steele.
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ABOUT US: South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
REQUIREMENTS: This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This post is temporary until 08/10/2027. The grade of this post is Modern Apprentice.
Hourly Rates of Pay:
- For candidates under 18, the rate of pay will be £8.00
- For candidates aged 18 - 20, the rate of pay will be £10.85
- For candidates aged 21 and over, the rate of pay will be £12.71
The work style for this post is Frontline worker. The work pattern is: Monday to Friday 7.00am - 1.00pm plus 5 hours of college study.
Social Services & Health Care Modern Apprenticeship (Homecare) - Overmills Centre, Ayr - SOA12910 - SOA12910 employer: South Ayrshire Council
South Ayrshire Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, we offer opportunities for growth while providing high-quality learning and childcare services. Located in the vibrant and historic area of Ayr, our team enjoys a fulfilling work environment that values collaboration and community engagement.
