Facilities Site Supervisor - MID07813
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£30,619 to £31,783 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Advert KNOWLEDGE: You will have a sound education with preferably O’ Levels in English and Maths. Experience in a janitorial or facility services environment, together with The British Institute of Cleaning Science stage 1 and stage 2 certificates and the certificate for BICSc assessors is desirable although training will be provided. Job holders should have experience in delegating duties and to undertake a range of tasks including basic maintenance along with the ability to communicate effectively in training staff and to liaise with customers. CLOSING DATE – Sunday 22nd November, 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 9th December, 2026 Vacancy Information Position Title: Facilities Site Supervisor Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Newbattle High School Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: 07.00am – 17.00pm Monday to Friday Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on you working 37 hours and 30 minutes over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £31,895.02 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, 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 Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. 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 recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with 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 who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Social Worker - Children's Services Duty Team - MID07800
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£44,989 to £49,009 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to join our Duty Team in Children's Services in Midlothian. As the “front door” to statutory Children’s Services, our team is shifting from a primarily child protection investigatory response toward a strengths‑based, relational way of working that prioritises “how we can help” from the very first contact. We aim to engage families early, uphold strong front‑door principles, and provide meaningful, proportionate support that promotes wellbeing, equity and inclusion. If you want to make a real difference at the point where families need us most, and be part of a team committed to compassionate, confident and forward‑thinking practice, we welcome your application. Working as part of an experienced and motivated team, you will work under Child Protection and Looked After and Accommodated structures and Council policies and procedures to undertake initial assessments, provide advice, support, and short-term interventions. Initial assessments will be undertaken working closely with our police, health, education and third sector colleagues, with a shared goal of promoting Children & Young People’s safety and wellbeing Children’s views and wishes are the foundation of our assessments and intervention: candidates should be confident and highly skilled communicators. We offer a supportive team environment and excellent opportunities for continuous professional development. We value our workforce and provide staff with manageable caseloads, supportive supervision and a flexible working system. KNOWLEDGE Essential: BA Social Work qualification or equivalent DipSW, CQSW and SSSC registration. The job holder also needs to be able to demonstrate an understanding or experience of: Legal frameworks and the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities relevant to the service area; National and local practice, policy, procedure and legislation relevant to the post; Have knowledge and understanding of a range of systemic interventions and methodologies such as attachment, child development, systemic support, relationship-based approach, motivational interviewing techniques and the impact of trauma. Desirable: Post-qualifying experience working with children and families; Child Welfare and Protection Certificate, or demonstrate a commitment to work towards it; Joint Investigative Interview Certificate, or demonstrate a commitment to work towards it. A working knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques. CLOSING DATE - Sun 22 nd November 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 30 th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Social Worker - Children's Services Duty Team Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: 7 Eskdaill Court Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Mon - Fri 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 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £44,989.60 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Protected Adults and/or Children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children, 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 Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months. 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 recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with 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 who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Social Worker – Duty Team - MID07801
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£44,989 to £49,009 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Job Vacancy This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to join our Duty Team in Children's Services in Midlothian. As the “front door” to statutory Children’s Services, our team is shifting from a primarily child protection investigatory response toward a strengths-based, relational way of working that prioritises “how we can help” from the very first contact. We aim to engage families early, uphold strong front-door principles, and provide meaningful, proportionate support that promotes wellbeing, equity and inclusion. If you want to make a real difference at the point where families need us most, and be part of a team committed to compassionate, confident and forward-thinking practice, we welcome your application. Working as part of an experienced and motivated team, you will work under Child Protection and Looked After and Accommodated structures and Council policies and procedures to undertake initial assessments, provide advice, support, and short-term interventions. Initial assessments will be undertaken working closely with our police, health, education and third sector colleagues, with a shared goal of promoting Children & Young People’s safety and wellbeing Children’s views and wishes are the foundation of our assessments and intervention: candidates should be confident and highly skilled communicators. We offer a supportive team environment and excellent opportunities for continuous professional development. We value our workforce and provide staff with manageable caseloads. KNOWLEDGE A degree in Social Work and registration with the SSSC as a Social Worker, a Diploma in Social Work with SSSC registration as a social worker is an acceptable alternative. Skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Accurate case recording and report writing Ability to consider all available information to inform assessment, agree outcomes and develop action plans Be able to work well as part of a team and act on own initiative Full (valid) driving licence CLOSING DATE - Sunday 22nd November, 2026 INTERVIEW DATE – Week beginning Monday 30th November, 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Social Worker – Duty Team Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: 7 Eskdail Court Contract Status: Fixed Term for 1 year (Maternity Cover) Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 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 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £44,989.60 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Protected Adults and/or Children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults and Children, 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 Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months. 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 recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with 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 who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Class Teacher - St Mary's RC Primary School - MID07805
Midlothian Council - Bonnyrigg
£36,159 to £54,453 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Description Class Teacher Main Grade Teacher £36,159 - £54,453 St Mary's RC Primary School Fixed Term until 4th April 2027 Part Time - 23.17 hours per week St Mary’s is looking for 1 temporary part time teacher to cover a maternity post in our Primary 2 class. The post is from January 25th January until 4th April 2027. St Mary’s is situated in a central position in Bonnyrigg. As a denominational, co-educational school, our catchment area is fairly wide, taking in part of Newtongrange, Bonnyrigg, Burnbrae, Poltonhall, Lasswade, Straiton and Loanhead. We currently have 190 children in seven classes from P1-P7. We also have a nursery class, with 40 full time spaces for 3 and 4 year old children. At St Mary’s, we aim to provide a happy, healthy, safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment, promoting achievement for all and celebrating success. We are particularly proud of our school ethos, which values the holistic development of our learners in partnership with parents and wider school community. All staff work together to provide an education which is both enjoyable and challenging and which meets the needs of all of our pupils. All applications will be considered. The successful candidate would be required to apply for Church Approval – see https://sces.org.uk/ . This requires a statement of willingness to uphold and develop the school vision, values and aims in line with the Catholic ethos of the school. Interviews for the above post will take place Friday 27th November 2026 Requirements Pre Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions If you are successful, our offer of employment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements, such as medical screening, two written references, one which must be from your most recent/current employer, verification of your original qualifications and your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. Registration with the General Teaching Council and a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children will also be essential. General Teaching Council Scotland Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS). For further information on registration please visit: www.gtcs.org.uk Regulated Work with Children This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, 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 Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. How to Apply 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 recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with 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 who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only Closing Date Monday 16th November 2026
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Locum MERRIT Care Support Worker - MID07730
Midlothian Council - Bonnyrigg
£17.33 to £17.33 an hour
On-siteContractPart time
Job Description We are currently recruiting Locum – Care Support Workers (Homecare MERRIT) to provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes across Midlothian. If you are passionate about supporting people to live independently and with dignity, we want to hear from you. It is desirable you have experience of care work and preference will be given to candidates possessing an SVQ3 qualification in Social Care, a full clean manual driving license is required as driving an allocated van is within the role. As a Homecare MERRIT Support Worker, you will visit individuals in their own homes to assist with daily tasks and promote independence. The role is vital in helping individuals maintain their wellbeing, dignity and quality of life within familiar surroundings. The role includes supporting people who are nearing end of life to provide dignified care which lets the person remain at home. The team responds to emergency calls responding to the community alarm scheme. This includes supporting the fallen person up using a range of appropriate equipment. These calls need to be dynamically risk assessed and escalated as required. All calls are responded with two Care Support Workers. Key responsibilities Provide personal care Support with meal preparation and medication support Promote independence Maintain accurate records of care provided Communicate effectively with families, supervisors and health professionals Follow safeguarding, infection control and health and safety procedures Driving the allocated van and ensuring van and equipment are maintained. What we are looking for: A kind, respectful and caring nature Excellent communication and time management skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to prioritise workload KNOWLEDGE Jobholders must have previous experience of caring for clients with a range of complex needs; and experience of working without direct supervision in a situation requiring self-reliance. Jobholders must possess an SVQ 2 qualification in Social Care and work towards an SVQ 3 in Social Care. Applications made online will not be considered. For more information or interested in applying please contact for an application form: Email yvonne.mackenzie@midlothian.gov.uk Requirements Position Title: Locum MERRIT Care Support Worker Directorate: Health and Social Care Location: Care at Home Contract Status: Locum Hours of Work: Variable hours negotiable with service Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. The minimum actual salary for this position is £17.33 per hour. Applications made online will not be considered. For more information or interested in applying please contact for an application form: Email yvonne.mackenzie@midlothian.gov.uk Responsibilities This post is considered Regulated Work with 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 Protected Adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with 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 Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. SSSC registration is an essential requirement of this role. If you are appointed and are not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months of your start date to ensure that you are registered within the required 6 months. 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Early Years Practitioner - Vogrie Outdoor ELC - MID07804
Midlothian Council - Midlothian
£32,554 to £34,451 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE Post holder must hold at least a practitioner level qualification, HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7; or SVQ Social Services (Children & Young people) at SCQF 7 or equivalents that meet the requirements for SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration e.g. SVQ 3 Child Care and Education SVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education SVQ Children’s Care learning and Development SCQF 7 HNC Childcare and Education. HNC Working with Children in Early Years. HNC Early Education and Childcare (at SCQF level 7). Qualifications which were previously recognised for SNNEB/NNEB registration may be acceptable. An up to date first aid certificate is required however this can be obtained within 6 months of starting the post. Forest School Level 3, Forest and Outdoor Leadership Award Level 8, Nature Play and Nurture or Forest Kindergarten qualifications are also desirable. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 22nd November 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Friday 27th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Early Years Practitioner Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: Vogrie Outdoor ELC Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 36 hours per week Weeks per year: 39 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 23 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £17,935.52 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, 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 Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. 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 recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with 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 who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Catering Assistant x5 - MID07762
Midlothian Council - Gorebridge
£26,805 to £27,576 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE The knowledge for the post is acquired through either on or off the job training and experience. Once in post the Jobholder is required to gain the elementary food hygiene certificate. CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 17th November 2026 INTERVIEW DATE – Thursday 10th and Friday 11th December 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Catering Assistant x5 Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Post 1: Moorfoot Primary School, Permanent, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 2: Woodburn Primary School, Permanent, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 3: Lawfield Primary School, Permanent, 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 4: Mauricewood Primary School, Permanent, 16 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Post 5: Dalkeith Campus, Permanent, 16 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Please note that it is Midlothian Council's policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. The minimum actual salary for this position is £14.27 per hour. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, 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 Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. 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 recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk 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 who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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