At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clerical support for Children & Families and Justice Social Work services.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible working environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Temporary position with potential for career advancement and varied work locations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing essential skills in a dynamic office setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in clerical work and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
To provide efficient and effective clerical support for the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service.
Responsibilities
- Provide clerical support for the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service.
- Undertake tasks and processes to support the work of the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service.
- Provide clerical support to the Children & Families Social Work Team.
- Participate in the Council's employee review and development programme.
The Individual
- Experience in clerical work including figure work, data entry, word processing, record keeping and filing.
- Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, email, Intra/Internet.
- 4 SQA National 5 grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Maths/Arithmetic.
- Recognised qualification for word processing, e.g. ECDL or equivalent.
- Recognised qualification for spreadsheets, e.g. ECDL or equivalent.
- High level of accuracy in work.
- Ability to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks.
- Ability to participate as a team member.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to deliver a high level of customer care.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Self confident and self motivated.
- Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality.
- Experience of operating software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ability to identify and suggest improvements.
- Flexible and adaptable.
You may need to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car.
Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills on the telephone, by email and face to face.
Willingness to accept direction/delegation.
Ability to develop effective working relationships.
Ability to work in an open plan/shared office.
Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service.
Ability to work in different offices depending on the needs of the service.
Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines.
Capacity to deal with some emotionally difficult and sensitive situations.
Temporary position until 30/05/2027.
Closing Date: 4 September 2026.
Hourly Rate: £14.27.
Business Support Assistant - MOR12076 in Buckie employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
As a Business Support Assistant within the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. Our organisation values employee development through comprehensive training programmes and offers a collaborative work culture that encourages initiative and flexibility. Located in the picturesque Moray region, we provide a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully while enjoying the benefits of a rural lifestyle.
