Modern Apprentice - Youthwork - EAY12412

Job Description

Provide an administrative and Youth Work activity related support service within a learning contract in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the key objectives in relation to those identified within the Education Plan and the Community Plan. To be considered for interview, candidates must demonstrate on the application that they meet all essential criteria of the attached job specification. If you require further information please contact Margorie Harvie at [email removed]

Requirements

The duties of the post involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants for such posts will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member in respect of Regulated Work with either or both of these groups as appropriate, or if they are already a Scheme member, be subject to a PVG Scheme Record Update, before any formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council. Please note:- PVG members' records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant prior to any formal offer of employment being made. We follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of one appropriate and relevant reference.

Responsibilities

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The Individual

To apply and be considered for this post you must be a resident of East Ayrshire and aged between 16 - 24 years old. If you are care experienced or have a disability, you can apply up to the age of 29. This is a full time temporary post for 2 years and is based at SL33, 33 Titchfield Street, Kilmarnock. The rate of pay is £10.85 for 16-20 year olds, £12.71 for 21-24 year olds and £13.45 for 25+ year olds. East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.