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Do you wish to become a fully qualified Administration Support Worker?
Adult Social Work are recruiting for a Modern Apprentice to join their Administration Support team. The Modern Apprentice will learn how to provide all aspects of administration support within legislation and SIC polices and guidelines. This would include, reception duties, archiving, operation of financial systems and daily admin tasks which support service delivery. Support will be given to study in the work place and via the Shetland College. This will allow the successful candidate to understand their role fully and to gain a Scottish Vocational Qualification in administration.
The Modern Apprentice will work 37 hours per week Monday to Friday however there may be occasions where we would require you to work flexibly to meet the needs of the developing services.
Working within the Social Care Sector can bring great satisfaction for both staff and customers. So, if you are interested in working with people, have good interpersonal and communications skills, Community Health and Social Care would welcome your application.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.
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Additional Information
1. The grade of this post is SLGLW / AB
2. Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2, per annum (pro rata)
3. Temporary Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
4. Temporary contract for a period of approximately 2 years.
5. A relocation package does not apply to this post
6. We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
7. We are happy to talk flexible working
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based at Grantfield, Lerwick, Shetland
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Tanya Riise, Senior Administration Assistant, Tel -, Email -
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Information about Shetland
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
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