Support Assistant - MID06719

Job Vacancy

We are seeking to recruit a Support Assistant within General Business Support.

You will be based in Midlothian House where you will provide general support services to teams located across the Dalkeith Campus – specifically to the Business Services Support Team although the successful candidate will be required to assume other responsibilities as per the needs of the service.

Reporting to the Business Officer, the successful applicant will also be required to carry out a host of general business support duties to provide an effective, efficient, customer focussed and resilient service.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

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. 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. Experience of data input would be desirable.

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

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

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 6th April 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th April 2025

Job Advert

Position One:

Position Title: Support Assistant

Directorate: Place

Location: Midlothian House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Standard 36 hour 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 £25,885.45 per annum.

Responsibilities

Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

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 you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.