People Services Assistant (Modern Apprentice)

NHS Highland is offering an opportunity to learn while you earn.

In order to be eligible for the Modern Apprenticeship Programme, applicants must be aged between 16 to 24 years old on the start date of the programme (or up to 29 years for disabled applicants or those that are care experienced*).

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in administration and consider a career in the Human Resource profession.  The successful candidate will be supported through an SVQ in Business and Administration (SCQF Level 6) and CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice.

You will work with colleagues across the People Services (HR) team, providing organisational administrative support. Candidates must be committed to all aspects of learning and development in the role and will be fully supported to work across the team to help develop as broad an understanding of the profession as possible.

You should be highly motivated and committed to join our Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, with an ability to understand a range of procedures and processes and can demonstrate attention to detail. You should have a particular interest in administrative roles, along with a positive approach to work and good IT skills.

You will hold a minimum Secretarial / Administration qualification at Higher grade / SVQ 3 level or able to evidence equivalent competence or experience.

This Apprenticeship does not require previous experience within this sector and we would therefore encourage applications from school leavers and young people with limited work experience.

The post is graded as Band 3. If appointed, you will be paid in accordance with Annex 21. A post with Annex 21 applied is paid a percentage of the fully qualified rate during the period of training as follows: Year 1: 70% of the pay band maximum; Year 2: 75% of the pay band maximum (uplifted to the Scottish Living Wage) per annum.

The postholder will be based in Assynt House, Inverness. This is a full time, 37 hours per week job role.

Informal enquiries to Claire Blackburn, People Services Manager; email: claire.blackburn2@nhs.scot

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.