Modern Apprenticeships

As South Lanarkshire’s largest employer, we know how important it is to offer you a great opportunity. If you would like to work with us in our challenging, forward-thinking Administration Support services, we have some of the best opportunities in Scotland.

We offer:

• experience in an administrative role within a variety of council services
• opportunity to work towards a recognised SVQ qualification in Business Administration at SCQF Level 6
• a comprehensive in-house training package to complement your practical work experience

We believe in developing people to their full potential, and the prospects of career development with us are as excellent as our benefits package.

Our programme gives you the opportunity to learn while you are earning a salary. You will work in one of our administration support sections in a range of locations across South Lanarkshire.

You will work on your SVQ qualification with support from an assessor and your supervisor in the workplace. You will also undertake a range of corporate training courses, which are available to all ouremployees. The wide range of training courses offered is designed to further enhance your existing skills and contribute to your development as a knowledgeable and valued member of our administrative support team.

What do we look for?

• a commitment to learning and ambition to succeed – we want you to be the best you can be!
• an interest in and a commitment to delivering quality customer service – we provide a service to the residents of South Lanarkshire – you could be contributing to improving this on a daily basis
• confidence and team skills are vital – and of course a friendly and helpful attitude to our customers and staff would be required
• we are an equal opportunities employer and would expect you to treat people with dignity and respect and to be someone who is good at working with others. You would be willing to learn and develop your skills – this is about you and your future so why not take this great opportunity!

If you enjoy spending time with young children and you’re passionate about helping them grow and learn, then you could have what it takes to be a Modern Apprentice in Early Learning and Childcare.

Are you a fun-loving people person?

Do you enjoy being with young children?

If so, and you are interested in working with young children, helping them to develop and learn, then our Early Learning and Childcare Apprenticeship Programme could be for you.

Choosing a career in Early Learning and Childcare with us

We offer you the opportunity to gain experience working in a nursery while working towards an SVQ in Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF level 7. A Modern Apprenticeship allows you to earn as you learn.

If you’re looking for a career for life and want to make a positive difference to children and families, then working in early learning and childcare is for you. You will have an important role in supporting children and families, and a sense of personal achievement from knowing you are helping them develop and learn.

There’s great demand for childcare workers, and it’s a career for males and females who want to help children achieve their potential and enjoy helping them develop their skills while being involved in a wide variety of play activities every day.

What kind of work is it?

Much of an Early Years worker’s day is usually spent working with young children and their families in nursery centres, nursery classes and outdoor play, providing high-quality Early Learning and Childcare. They provide opportunities across all areas of the curriculum for children to play and learn, as well as providing a nurturing, caring environment. Helping children with personal care, including toileting, washing and dressing, along with providing healthy snacks and lunches. All play an important part in the daily routine of the nursery.

What kind of skills do you need?

There are particular skills that are important for a job in Early Learning and Childcare. These include;

• Effective communication
• Flexible
• Positive attitude to learning
• Support and safeguard children
• Ability to work in a team
• Treat people with dignity and respect
• Physical stamina
• Patience

Childcare

Childcare is a challenging and rewarding career. Early Years workers provide care and education to young children, helping to develop, learn and fulfil their potential through the delivery of a play-based curriculum. They can work with a variety of families from different backgrounds and with different abilities, and promote diversity in the workplace, respecting different cultures and backgrounds. They support families who may need it and work closely with them to ensure the best possible outcomes for their children.

Childcare involves working with lots of different people who use social services:

• Babies and young people
• Carers and families of young children from a variety of cultures
• Children with physical and/or additional support needs
• Carers or parents with alcohol or drug dependency
• Children with chronic or long-term medical conditions

Why choose an Apprenticeship in Early Learning and Childcare?

We offer an excellent training programme where you will be supported by our senior staff in your workplace and by the assessment team within our Care Academy. You will also be paid our living wage, and the prospects of career development are excellent, but don’t take our word for it. 

Working in Social Care is a career where the rewards of helping vulnerable people and making a difference to their lives are an everyday event. If you are interested in working with people, helping them to enjoy a better quality of life, then our Modern Apprenticeship Programme could be for you. 

Are you a people person? Are you at your happiest when looking after others? If you’re a caring person and you want to make a difference to someone’s life, then becoming a Social Care Assistant could be the perfect career move for you.

Our Modern Apprenticeship Programme offers the opportunity to earn as you learn - you will get the opportunity to achieve an SVQ at SCQF level 6 and perhaps level 7, while earning our living wage – taking the first steps in a very rewarding and challenging career path.

More information about a career in Social Care

You will work in one of our excellent Adult and Older People’s establishments, and you will work towards an SVQ in Social Services and Health Care at SCQF Level 6, and perhaps progress to SCQF Level 7.

We offer an excellent training programme and you will be supported by our senior staff in your work location and by the assessment staff within our Care Academy. You will also be paid our living wage, and the prospects of career development and progression are excellent, but don’t take our word for it.

A career in social services is challenging and rewarding, and you can make a positive difference in people’s lives. You can work with lots of different people including adults, older people, children and young people and in many areas, such as care homes and day care centres.

You don’t need to have any qualifications, but some voluntary work experience would be great if you have it.

Choosing a construction career with us

If you are looking to build knowledge and skills that will benefit you for life and make a difference to the people of South Lanarkshire, then a job in one of our construction disciplines could be for you. 

We offer a variety of Construction Modern Apprenticeships:

• Craft Apprenticeships – working for our Housing Services or Property Services sections - Joiner, Painter, Plasterer, Electrician and so on.
  Learn how to carry out improvements to buildings by working on new builds, refurbishment or maintenance of our schools, leisure complexes and housing stock. Day to day work would vary - you could be working in someone’s home or a care home, a school or a library. You may be part of a team or you could be out with one tradesperson. You would be supervised and learning from experienced tradespeople.
   
• Technical Apprenticeships – working for our Housing Services or Consultancy Services sections – Architectural Officer, Civil/Structural Engineer, Quantity Surveyor and so on. 
  Learning how to design and cost new build or refurbishment projects. Day to day work would vary from working in the office, to going to one of the sites you are involved with. You would be supervised and learning from experienced supervisors/managers.
   
• Roads Apprenticeships – working for our Community and Enterprise Resources, Road, Transportation and Fleet Services or Roads Section – Road Operative.
  Lean all the aspects of construction and maintenance of roads, including kerbs, iron work and drainage, as well as repairing or replacing pavements. Day to day work would vary, you would be working in varying-sized teams depending on the work you were carrying out. You would be supervised and learning from experienced Road Operatives, Supervisors and Managers.

What skills, values and behaviours do you need?

As these apprenticeships are for you to learn, you don’t need to have experience. However, you may be required to have qualifications from school, depending on the route you want to take. There are particular skills, values and behaviours that are important for a job in construction with us. These include:

• Being an effective communicator
• Being eager and committed to developing your knowledge and abilities, both at work and college (if required)
• Having an awareness of Health and Safety
• Being able to work with others, or as part of a team
• Being able to treat people with dignity and respect

Why choose Construction?

Working in a construction position with us is rewarding - everything that you are involved in will have an impact on our properties and, in turn, the people of South Lanarkshire. You would get a sense of pride knowing you are giving back to the community where you live. Undertaking an apprenticeship allows you to gain practical hands-on experience as well as a recognised Vocational Qualification at SCQF Level 5, 6 and 7. The skills, knowledge and experience that you gain during this time will benefit you throughout your life. 

The programme provides the opportunity to earn while you learn, and you will be paid our living wage.