Modern Apprentice - Health & Social Care (SCQF6) - NAY15511

North Ayrshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

North Ayrshire Council is offering a 12-month temporary position for a Modern Apprentice in Social Care on the Isle of Arran. This role provides valuable experience in supporting vulnerable individuals and communities. Applicants must be aged 16-19 and reside in North Ayrshire. The position includes a pre-employment course and requires joining the PVG scheme for regulated work with protected adults.

Qualifications

• Open to North Ayrshire Residents aged 16-19 at employment start.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience supporting vulnerable individuals and communities.

Education

SCQF6

Job description

Job Summary

Temporary for 12 months.

Interview Process: We may conduct interviews in person or via Microsoft Teams. You need a device with a camera and internet access. Guidance will be provided for virtual interviews.

Inclusion and Adjustments: We support reasonable adjustments during recruitment. More info at important-information-for-applicants.

Pre-employment Requirement: If selected as a Preferred Candidate, you must complete a 1-week pre-employment course with our Employability Partners before a Conditional Offer is made.

The qualification upon completing the Modern Apprenticeship is SCQF6.

Open to North Ayrshire Residents aged 16-19 at employment start.

Position: Modern Apprentice in Social Care on the Isle of Arran, based at Montrose House. This role offers hands-on experience supporting vulnerable individuals and communities. For more details, see the attached Role Profile.

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Staff Values & Behaviours

Our core values are Focus, Passion, and Inspiration, guiding our work and service delivery to the community.

Additional Information

We are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer See Me CVs for disabled candidates, providing an alternative way to demonstrate they meet the essential criteria. This is confidential and voluntary.

Further guidance on See Me CVs is available at See Me CV.

If references are required, you will be notified if successful. Providing relevant references promptly is important.

Priority in application shortlisting goes to currently unemployed applicants, then those seeking career development.

PVG (Adults): This role involves regulated work with protected adults under the PVG scheme. Successful candidates must join or update their PVG scheme. The cost is covered by North Ayrshire Council. Details at PVG Scheme Info.

Your name and email will be entered into the PVG system to generate your PVG form.

Workstyles: The role is classified as 'In Building'—more than 90% of time at a single location. For more, see the HR Guide on Workstyles.