Modern Apprentice – Digital Technology (Software Development)

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity within our Digital Learning team for a modern apprentice.

The post holder will contribute to the design, development, testing and maintenance of digital systems and services. The role combines on-the-job experience with formal training, enabling the post holder to develop technical skills, problem solving ability and an understanding of professional software development practices within a collaborative environment.

This Modern Apprenticeship is funded in partnership with Skills Development Scotland. Due to funding, priority is given to applicants aged 16 to 24 years old (or aged 16 to 29 for those with additional support needs or who are care-experienced). For this reason, we will ask for your age on your application.

The proposed start date for this post is the week commencing 17 August 2026.

This role is not suitable for secondment arrangements

What you need to succeed

The role aligns with the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the relevant Modern Apprenticeship framework for Digital Technology (Software Development) at SCQF Level 6.

The starting salary for this post will be at the minimum point of the advertised pay scale.

About the SSSC

We are the regulator for the social work, social care and children and young people workforce in Scotland.

Read more about us.

Why work for us?

We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service).

Read more about our benefits.

Our office is based in Dundee, and we offer a flexible, agile working approach that combines remote working with time in the office. We value the benefits of in-person collaboration and working together, so while most roles allow flexibility, we ask colleagues to attend the office occasionally for key activities such as meetings, training, team events and other occasions. We’re happy to discuss how this works in practice for each role.

We’re an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates who identify as having a disability and for individuals who are Care Experienced, where they meet the essential criteria for the role.

We’re happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Email us at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch.

Find more information about our Guaranteed Interview Schemes.

Ready to apply?

You’ll find more information in the job profile and person specification.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact George Burton at [email protected] to arrange a time.

To apply, please complete our online application form by 8.00am on Monday 6 July 2026. We expect to hold the assessment day for the post on 21 or 23 July at our office in Dundee.

Using AI tools in applications

Please note that you are welcome to use AI tools to support the preparation of your application; however, your submission must accurately reflect your own skills and experience. If you have used AI at any stage, please disclose this in your application. Where you reach the interview stage, your skills, knowledge, and experience will be assessed during the process. For further details, please refer to our Guidance on Using AI.

Please note, we will retain your application for 12 months so that we may consider you for similar posts. If you’re interested in other roles at the SSSC, or if a similar post is re-advertised and you wish to submit an updated application, please continue to apply as normal.