Support Assistant – Activity Centre x4 - MID06663

Job Vacancy

As part of the role, the successful candidate will be required to work as part of the Alpine Coaster team to provide admin support.

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.

Experience working directly with customers face to face and / or over the telephone

CLOSING DATE - Monday 10th March 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - week beginning 24th March 2025

Job Advert

Position Title : Support Assistant - Activity Centre x4

Directorate : Place

Location : Midlothian Snowsports Centre

Contract Status : Permanent

Hours of Work : 4x posts = 12.75, 13, 28 & 36 hours per week

Working Pattern : TBC

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 12.75 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £9,167.76 per annum.

Based on 13 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £9,347.52 per annum.

Based on 28 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £20,133.13 per annum.

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 0131 271 3063 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.