Job Details Hourly Rate: £13.52 per hour Salary: £124673.97 Hours: 35 Contract Duration: Temporary until 31/08/2027 Grade: National Living Wage Role Purpose The post is based within the Duns Social Work Office. Business Support provide support to the Social Work staff within the Duns & Kelso Social Work offices and other Social Work staff groups as/when required. As a Modern Apprentice within the Duns Social Work Office, your duties will include: • Telephone Answering • Letter typing and distribution • Minute taking and distribution • Use of SBC applications such as Mosaic, Business World, Intranet, One Drive and Microsoft packages • Processing Police Concern Forms • Scanning and filing • Being first point of telephone/email contact to the public and Professionals • Monitoring of Team mailboxes • Completing Mosaic Incoming Work Essential In accordance with Scottish Borders Councils priorities, you will need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the Apprenticeship) to qualify for this position. A good standard of general education Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Robyne Fortune-Smith by telephone on 01835 828459 or by email at RFSmith@scotborders.gov.uk Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.