JOB DESCRIPTION
The Council provides a wide range of employability opportunities for people in South Ayrshire to support them in gaining experience, training, and employment. This programme is part of the council's youth employability initiative. We are committed to offering career development opportunities for young people within South Ayrshire and to comply with the conditions of funding from Skills Development Scotland. Applicants must fall into one of the following categories before the start date of 10 November 2025:
* 19 years of age or under
* 29 years of age or under and be a care experienced young person
* 29 years of age or under and have additional support needs
The assessment centre and interviews will take place on 25 September 2025. These dates are set and cannot be changed.
For further information, please contact Christine Stuart at 01292 612301.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first-class leisure amenities, worldwide travel links, diverse landscapes, and thriving communities.
Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with us means you can use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help us achieve our goals. We currently employ around 6,000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 across towns like Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick, and Troon, as well as rural villages, coastline, and farmland.
We are an ambitious Council, aiming to place people at the centre of everything we do to deliver the best outcomes. Our new Council Plan focuses on priorities and outcomes that will positively impact our communities' wellbeing, our local economy, and our environment.
REQUIREMENTS
This position involves Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will need to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a member, before any formal employment offer. For more information, visit Disclosures Scotland.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This post is temporary until 09/11/2026.
The grade of this post is Modern Apprentice.
Rates of Pay:
* For candidates under 18, the rate of pay is £7.55
* For candidates aged 18-20, the rate of pay is £10.00
* For candidates aged 21 and over, the rate of pay is £12.21
The work style for this post is Frontline worker.
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