Modern Apprentice - Housing, Pullar House, Perth - PKC12866
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23,650.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Perth, PH1 5GD |
| Cwmni: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | PKC12866 |
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Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Modern Apprentice - Housing (Fixed Term for 1 Year) - PKC12866
£23,650
Pullar House, Perth
Learn while you earn with a Perth & Kinross Council Modern Apprenticeship!
Are you aged 16-24 and looking for an opportunity to gain on-the-job experience whilst working towards a qualification? If so, a Modern Apprenticeship within Perth & Kinross Council could be what you are looking for.
The role of a Modern Apprentice in Housing is varied and busy, working under supervision to provide a front-line response and support to customers and colleagues within our City Locality Housing Team, Housing Options Team and across other Council services and external agencies.
The role is office based but there will be opportunities to visit and meet with tenants in their own homes and out in the community jointly with colleagues.
The Modern Apprentice will provide administrative support within the Locality Housing Team and Housing Options Team - this is a joint role - in relation to managing appointments, preparing documents, updating systems etc. This role includes provision of reception services. The joint role will give the successful candidate an opportunity gain knowledge and experience across different parts of our housing service.
This is a 1 year fixed term role with a requirement to undertake the Certificate in Housing and SVQ qualifications relevant to the post.
Skills & Experience Required
You must be an organised and structured individual, capable of prioritisation and working to tight deadlines, whilst being able to react as situations arise.
You must have a commitment to providing a high standard of customer service, communicating well both verbally and in writing.
You must be competent in the use of all Microsoft packages, but specifically Word, Outlook and Excel and be digitally competent and comfortable in learning new systems.
You must be able to work well within a team environment, but also using your own initiative and able to seek solutions to problems.
You must be able to appropriately apply confidentiality when using and sharing information and have an awareness of the relevant legislation.
You must be sensitive to the needs of customers and colleagues and engage appropriately and positively.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
- A generous annual leave package
- 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
- Eligibility to join our pension scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
- Flexi time
- Access to a range of benefits
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Carrie Clark, Housing Co-ordinator on 01738 459675 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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