Support Assistant - MID07722

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a Support Assistant to work in the Place Directorate at Fairfield House, Dalkeith, Scotland. The post is permanent, 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a starting salary at the first scale point (£27,857.86 per annum).

Applicants should hold requisite literacy and numeracy qualifications and have office-based experience. A Level 1 Disclosure check is required before starting work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes including Mathematics and English or equivalent.
• Competency in word processing and standard PC software packages is essential.
• Demonstrable competency in keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 2 or equivalent acceptable.
• Experience in a similar office environment desirable.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Keyboard skills

Office software

Education

SVQ 2

Tools

Word processing

PC software

Job description

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English or equivalent is essential (SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative). Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages is also essential.

Demonstrable competency in keyboard and clerical skills are also required; SVQ 2 or
equivalent is an acceptable alternative.

Experience in a similar office environment, with a working knowledge of modern office
equipment is desirable.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 11 th October 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 26 th and Thursday 29 th October 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Support Assistant

Directorate: Place

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £ £27,857.86 per annum.

Requirements

This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.

Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.