Skills for Life - Clerical Assistant - NAY15484

North Ayrshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North Ayrshire Council is offering temporary clerical roles aimed at helping parents gain valuable skills and experience. The positions are funded by the Scottish Government, providing training and support in a professional environment. Successful candidates will undergo mandatory training at Ayrshire College, focusing on essential office skills. This role is part-time, with a commitment of 20 hours per week, and pays at the Real Living Wage. Interviews will be conducted in May 2025, with a start date expected in August 2025.

Qualifications

• Participants must attend Pre-Employment Training at Ayrshire College.
• Training covers Excel, Office, and Keyboard Skills.

Responsibilities

• Creating temporary roles within the Skills for Life - Clerical programme.
• Helping parents gain training, skills, and experience.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Office Environment Work

Education

SVQ2 Business Administration

Job description

Job Summary

Temporary for 26 weeks.

Interviews will be held on 20th & 21st May 2025.

Interviews may be in person or via Microsoft Teams. A device with a camera and internet access is required. Guidance will be provided for virtual interviews.

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Position Details

North Ayrshire Council is creating temporary roles within the Skills for Life - Clerical programme across various services. Funded by Scottish Government, these placements aim to help parents gain training, skills, and experience within the council. The placements are 26 weeks, 20 hours/week, paid at the Real Living Wage (£12.60/hour).

Preferred knowledge/experience includes Microsoft Office and/or office environment work. Interviews will be face-to-face, with scheduling after application review and eligibility check. Successful applicants will be invited for interviews on 20th/21st May 2025.

Additional Requirements

Participants will be registered with the We Work for Families Project to ensure eligibility, requiring ID and support service meetings.

Successful candidates must attend Pre-Employment Training at Ayrshire College (3 days/week, 10am-2pm, 26th May - 20th June), covering Excel, Office, and Keyboard Skills. This training is mandatory.

During placement, study towards SVQ2 Business Administration. PVG clearance may be required.

Start Date & Registration

Expected start: 25th August 2025.

Registration includes completing forms and PVG paperwork. ID requirements include Passport or full birth certificate, proof of N.I. number, and proof of address.

Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council values Focus, Passion & Inspiration. Behaviour-based approach is used in recruitment. More info on Staff Values & Behaviours.

Additional Information

References may be required. Not providing them could delay the process.

PVG/Level 1 Disclosure

Some roles are regulated work with children and/or vulnerable adults under the PVG scheme. Candidates may need to join or update PVG scheme, with costs covered by the council, deducted from wages.

For details, visit Disclosure Scotland.

Successful candidates' details will be entered into the PVG system for form generation.

Workstyles

The post is classified as 'In Building,' with most work at a single location. More info is available in the HR Guide.