Job Details Grade: SLGLW1 Hours: 35 hours per week Hourly Rate: £13.06 per hour Salary: £23834.47 per annum Contract Duration: Temporary until 28th February 2027 In accordance with Government Guidelines, you will need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the Apprenticeship) to qualify for this position. Role Purpose An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Scottish Borders Council as a Modern Apprentice providing business support to a team of Social Work professionals in the Public Protection Unit, Galashiels Modern Apprenticeships provide an opportunity to learn while you work and offer an entry point into the employment market. As part of the apprenticeship you will be required to engage with a training provider to obtain the desired qualification of Business & Administration SCQF Level 6. Please note that you must be 16 at the start of the apprenticeship As a Modern Apprentice within the Public Protection Unit, 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 A good standard of general education Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Shona Gray by telephone on 01835 824000 ext 8014 or by email at shona.gray@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.