Modern Apprenticeship; Business and Administration Care Experienced Person

Modern Apprenticeship (Business and Administration) for a Care Experienced Person Job Overview

A unique opportunity for care‑experienced individuals, or those who have attended Children’s Hearings, to complete a Modern Apprenticeship (Business and Administration) in SCRA, based in Dundee.

SCRA is committed to supporting people who are or have been in care, and this role is specifically protected for care‑experienced applicants. The successful candidate will bring personal experience to help improve services for children, young people and families while undertaking a recognised qualification.

• Provide reception and general administrative support within the SCRA office.
• Welcome children, families, professionals and panel members to Children’s Hearings.
• Refresh and maintain the Hearing rooms.
• Use IT, answer and transfer calls, and take messages.
• File, process confidential information and prepare mail.
• Oversee provisions for young people in the Hearing rooms and reception areas.
• Support the smooth running of the office and participate in SCRA projects aimed at improving participation opportunities.
• Travel independently to various Hearing centres as required, using travel expenses provided.

• Minimum age 16.
• Experience of being in care or attending Children’s Hearings (required).
• Some work or volunteer experience preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiastic to learn and develop.

SVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration, supported by West Lothian College, will be undertaken while working, with work experience contributing to the qualification.

Seniority level:
Internship

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:
Administrative
Industry: Government Administration

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme; if you identify as disabled and meet the minimum criteria, you will be offered an interview.