Temporary Work Placements in Midlothian
Salary: £13.26 per hour
Hours: various between 16 and 25 per week
These are 6 month placements funded by Scottish Government which will be provided by the Council for those who meet the criteria (a Midlothian resident, a parent of a dependant child, over the age of 25 and unemployed for at least 1 year). The posts will pay the living wage. The posts will be in various departments within Midlothian council e.g CLL, recycling, admin, catering, childcare etc depending on need/availability.
CLOSING DATE - Sunday 15th June 2025
INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th June 2025
Job Advert
Position Title: Temporary Work Placements
Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships
Location: Various
Contract Status: Fixed Term for 6 months
Hours of Work: Various - 16 - 25 hours per week
Working Pattern: Various
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.
Responsibilities
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children,and Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Children or Protected Adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.
For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk