Modern Apprentice - Health & Social Care (SCQF6) - NAY15513

North Ayrshire Council; Irvine; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

North Ayrshire Council is offering a temporary Modern Apprentice position in Social Care for residents aged 16-19. This role provides hands-on experience supporting vulnerable individuals and communities, with essential skills development in a supportive environment. Candidates will complete a pre-employment course to prepare for the role.

Qualifications

• Open to North Ayrshire residents aged 16-19.
• Completion of a 1-week pre-employment course required.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable individuals and communities.
• Gain hands-on experience in social care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SCQF6 qualification

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.

Inclusive Recruitment: We support reasonable adjustments throughout the process. For more information, visit important-information-for-applicants.

As part of North Ayrshire Council's Modern Apprentice Recruitment, if selected as a Preferred Candidate after the interview, you must complete a 1-week pre-employment course with our Employability Partners before receiving a Conditional Offer. The qualification upon completion is SCQF6.

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

Role: Join us as a Modern Apprentice in Social Care to gain hands-on experience supporting vulnerable individuals and communities. Develop essential skills and grow professionally in Montrose House. For more details, see the attached Role Profile.

Learn more about us and why we are a Great Place to Work before applying.

Staff Values & Behaviours

Our core values of Focus, Passion, and Inspiration guide our work and service delivery. We aim to embed these values into everything we do to serve our communities effectively.

Additional Information

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we pilot See Me CVs for disabled candidates, allowing an alternative to the application form. All information is confidential.

For guidance on See Me CVs, visit See Me CV.

References will be requested if you are shortlisted. Not providing references may delay the process.

Priority in selection will be given to unemployed applicants, followed by those seeking career development.

PVG (Adults): The role involves regulated work with protected adults under the PVG scheme. Candidates must join or update their PVG scheme at their own cost. For info, visit PVG Scheme.

Your details will be entered into the PVG system if successful.

Workstyles: The role is classified as 'In Building,' meaning most work is at a fixed location. For details, see the HR Guide - Workstyles.