12 Temporary, Emergency Services / Military / Security jobs in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire

Job Description 

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £23,395 per year

Vacancy: Fixed term for 2 years

View the Housing">https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/17141/hat_-_housing_… Assistant (Modern Apprentice) job profile

The start of something big! 

As South Lanarkshire’s largest employer we know how important it is to offer you a great opportunity. If you would like to work with us in our challenging, forward-thinking Housing & Technical Resources, we have some of the best opportunities in Scotland. We offer: 

• The opportunity to gain experience in a Housing role within our Housing and Technical Resources. 


• The opportunity to gain a recognised SVQ qualification in Housing at SCQF Level 6 and CIH SCQF Level 5.


• The opportunity to receive a comprehensive in-house training package to complement your practical work experience. 


• The opportunity to have a varied and exciting career within Housing Services, gaining experience across different parts of the service including estate management, homelessness and integrated housing options teams. 


• You will support Housing teams and colleagues within a busy local office and contribute to the front-line service. *Support a front-line service in a challenging time due to the cost of living crisis. 


• The opportunity to progress onto a Housing Officer and continue in your professional development with the possibility of a Chartered Institute of Housing Level 3 Qualification. We believe in developing people to their full potential, and the prospects of career development within the Council are as excellent as our benefits package. You need at least: 3 standard grades level 3 or above / 3 national 5 qualifications including English and Maths or equivalent, relevant experience. A commitment to learning and ambition to succeed. A commitment to delivering quality customer service. Confidence and team skills are vital.

Important Information

These vacancies are restricted to applicants who have recently attended a South Lanarkshire Council School and/or live in the South Lanarkshire Area. You must either be 16 years of age by 1 July 2025 and must be no older than 19 years of age by 6 August 2025. Or if you are disabled or care experienced and aged between 20 to 29 years of age by 6 August 2025, you may be eligible to apply if you meet the rest of the criteria, as South Lanarkshire Council and Skills Development Scotland recognise that disabled people and those who are care experienced can face challenges on their career journey. In care means you are or were formally looked after by a local authority, in the family home (with support from social services or a social worker) or elsewhere, for example, in foster care, residential/secure care, or kinship care (with family friends or relatives).

Please ensure you provide the information below in your application:

• Are you currently, or have you previously attended a South Lanarkshire school and/or live in the South Lanarkshire Area? Please be aware that all information declared will be checked and verified for recruitment purposes by South Lanarkshire Council.


• Are you eligible to leave school and commence our Modern Apprenticeship programme on 7 July 2025. Please be aware that all information declared will be checked and verified for recruitment purposes by South Lanarkshire Council.


• South Lanarkshire Council and Skills Development Scotland recognise So, if you are disabled or care experienced and aged between 20 to 29 years of age by 6 August 2025, you may be eligible to apply if you meet the rest of the essential criteria.


• Are you willing to commit to a challenging 2-year training programme which will involve on the job training and working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Housing at SCQF Level 6and CIH at SCQF Level 5?

Closing Date: 11 April 2025.

There are 6 vacancies within South Lanarkshire including:

• East Kilbride


• Hamilton, Brandon Gate and Council Headquarters


• Cambuslang


• Clydesdale

Please answer in the question below which location you would prefer.

When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:

• Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. 'Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing’.


• South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing quality service to its customers. Please provide evidence of how could contribute to this.


• Team working is fundamental to this role, please provide details of a time when you have worked as part of a team to complete a task, (either in or outside of school) explain what role you played and how you contributed positively within the team.

Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a basic disclosure check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk">https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.di… for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Foreign Police Check

Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme


• Up to 33 days annual leave


• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)


• Occupational sick pay


• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.


• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.


• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

South Lanarkshire Council signs Housing Professionalism Commitment

South Lanarkshire Council have signed up to the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland’s, Housing Professional Commitment.

This commitment underlines the importance that we have always placed on developing our housing and homelessness teams to ensure they have the skills and knowledge they need to enable them to effectively carry out their roles and to develop professionally.

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