Permanent position providing job security with a stable employer.
Flexible hours allowing for a balanced work-life schedule (4 days on, 4 days off).
Opportunity to make a positive impact in the health and social care sector.
Competitive starting salary of £15,812.10 per annum for part-time work.
Supportive environment for individuals with disabilities, ensuring reasonable adjustments.
Training and development opportunities as the council undergoes transformation.
Elovate Systems Inc. is seeking a Homecare Customer Care Assistant for a permanent position based at Bonnyrigg Health Centre. The role requires essential competencies in literacy and numeracy, demonstrated through three Standard Grades at level 3 or above, including Mathematics and English, or equivalent qualifications. Candidates should possess administrative skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets, ideally supported by an SVQ 2 in Administration or equivalent. The position entails working 21 hours per week with a schedule of four days on and four days off, including weekends.
Successful applicants will receive a minimum salary of £15,812.10 per annum and must comply with a mandatory disclosure check due to access to official information. While the closing date for applications is January 6, 2025, interviews are scheduled for January 14, 2025. Midlothian Council emphasises its commitment to inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring support for candidates with disabilities and those from care backgrounds, and prioritizing internal candidates who meet the criteria.
Job Vacancy
Essential
Competence in literacy and numeracy, such as three Standard Grades at level 3 or above, including Mathematics and English or equivalent subjects. SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative.
Demonstrable knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, keyboard and clerical skills, such as SVQ 2 in Administration or equivalent.
CLOSING DATE - 6th January 2025
INTERVIEW DATE - 14th January 2025
Job Advert
Position Title: Homecare Customer Care Assistant
Position Number: WAC0615
Directorate: Health and Social Care
Location: Bonnyrigg Health Centre
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 21 hours per week 16-22 (4 DAYS ON 4 DAYS OFF INCLUDING WEEKEND WORK)
Weeks per year: 52
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on you working 21 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £15,812.10 per annum.
Requirements
Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by you.
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
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