Care Practitioner x2 - Cherry Road Resource Centre - MID07529

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge, including relevant theory, at a level equivalent to SVQ3/HNC and extended relevant working experience.  Evidence of relevant supervision training/module or successful completion of this within an agreed timescale.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 14th June 2026

INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd June 2026

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Position Title: Care Practitioner x2

Position Number: WAA0081

Directorate: Health and Social Care

Location: Cherry Road Resource Centre

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 18h & 36h

Working Pattern: 

Wed 11:30-16:30, Thurs 09:15-16:30 Friday 08:15-14:30 (18h)

Mon , Wed & Thursday 09:15 – 16:30 Tuesday 08:45-16:30 Friday 08:15-14:45 (36h)

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 18 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £17,704.68 per annum.

Based on 18 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £35,409.35 per annum..

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with 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

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. 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.

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 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.