Job overview

Support Assistant - MID07606 - Midlothian Council - Fairfield House, Dalkeith

Support Assistant - MID07606 with Midlothian Council in Fairfield House, Dalkeith is a people-focused role involving work to join Operational Support team as a Support Assistant.

Responsibilities: The advert points to join our Operational Support team as a Support Assistant, emails and telephone calls, and the first point on the salary scale, with emphasis on safe, respectful support.

Requirements: Suitable applicants may bring kNOWLEDGE Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English or equivalent is essential (SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative), Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages is also essential, and Experience in a similar office environment, with a working knowledge of modern office equipment is desirable CLOSING DATE - Sunday 26th July 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 3rd - Friday 7th August 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Support Assistant Directorate: Place Location: Fairfield House, Dalkeith Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 26 hours per week 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.

Employment details: Experience in a similar office environment, with a working knowledge of modern office equipment is desirable CLOSING DATE - Sunday 26th July 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 3rd - Friday 7th August 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Support Assistant Directorate: Place Location: Fairfield House, Dalkeith Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 26 hours per week 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 and Based on 26 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £20,119.56 per annum.

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Skills or experience needed

Support Assistant MID07606

Salary and benefits

£27,857 - £28,834 per year

Location details

Dalkeith

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