This is an excellent opportunity for a disabled person (including D/deaf) to learn core policy skills such as undertaking responses to Parliamentary Questions and managing correspondence while supporting key policies and projects in relation to COVID-19. Payment: Grade B1, approximately £26,155 per annum Accountable to: Katherine May, Policy Manager Contract: 37 hours per… Continue Reading Policy and Communications Officer Internship of the Scottish Government (Closing date: 10:00 am Wednesday 2 December 2020)
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Internships, Local Public Life Internship Vacancies, Vacancies, We Can Work News | Comments are Closed | 19 November, 2020 | 4
Internships, Local Public Life Internship Vacancies, Social Security, Vacancies, We Can Work News | Comments are Closed | 9 November, 2020 | 4
This is an excellent opportunity for a disabled person (including D/deaf) who has an interest in social research and the work of Social Security in Scotland. The successful candidate will be able to develop skills in engagement and communications as well as gaining office experience in an analytical team. Payment: Grade B1, approximately £26,155… Continue Reading Engagement Internship with the Social Security Research Team of the Scottish Government (Closing date: 10:00 am Monday 30 November 2020)
Internships, Local Public Life Internship Vacancies, Social Security, Vacancies, We Can Work News | Comments are Closed | 9 November, 2020 | 4
This is an excellent opportunity for a disabled person (including D/deaf) who has an interest in social research and the work of Social Security in Scotland. The successful candidate will be able to develop skills in business administration and data management as well as gaining office experience in an analytical team. Payment: Grade B1,… Continue Reading Business and Data Management Internship with the Social Security Research Team of the Scottish Government (Closing date: 10:00 am Monday 30 November 2020)
“For anyone thinking of applying for this internship in the future, my advice would be don’t be hesitant, as it is a great opportunity for disabled people.” By Laura Murdanaigum Before my internship I was volunteering at the Remode Collective, a social enterprise which upcycles unwanted and unused textiles into new products. I also helped… Continue Reading Helping to create a new Scottish Social Security Benefit System through lived experience.
“I would strongly recommend that any disabled person seeking employment apply for an opportunity on this programme as it really helps to build confidence and has such a diverse range of internships. The programme empowers individuals to work in fields which are both interesting and rewarding, allowing disabled employees to thrive and meet their targets.”… Continue Reading Human Resources Intern Experience Blog with Skills Development Scotland
“I was impressed with the staff in the Development and Partnership department, as they had been on a course to learn basic Deaf awareness and BSL skills. The staff made me feel very welcome” By Manjeet Cross Before starting the internship, I was already passionate about history. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the qualifications to study… Continue Reading Equality Intern experience Blog with Historic Environment Scotland
“Time flies by so enjoy your internship while it lasts… I can’t believe I am almost finishing mine but it has been a blast” By anonymous intern What were you doing before your internship? (education, work, volunteering) Before this internship I was working in retail. I have quite an extensive background in retail and also… Continue Reading My internship experience blog
Employability and Civic Participation, Intern stories, Internships, We Can Work News | Comments are Closed | 12 April, 2019 | 3
Callum Hendry is completing his internship with Angus MacDonald MSP. He has written a blog about what it has been like to work at the Scottish Parliament, included the highlights and detailed the flexibility that’s made it a great place to work! Before starting the internship, I had been unemployed for 2 years. Since graduating… Continue Reading My Internship experience, the first step on a new journey.