At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clerical support for meetings related to child protection and adult support processes.
- Company: Dumfries and Galloway Council, committed to equality and diversity.
- Benefits: Access to discounts, pension scheme, health support, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Hybrid role with opportunities for personal growth and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the community while developing your administrative skills.
- Qualifications: SCQF Level 4 education, good IT skills, and some office experience required.
The predicted salary is between 25099 - 30677 £ per year.
This is a 19.75 hour, permanent post within the Statutory Framework Team. The role will provide clerical and administrative support for meetings connected to Looked After Children, Child Protection and Adult Support and Protection processes.
You will help organise meetings, prepare and share information, keep records up to date and support communication between Social Work Teams and partner agencies. You will also help ensure paperwork and administrative tasks are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
Applicants should be educated to SCQF Level 4, for example National Certificate/Higher, or equivalent. Good IT skills, including MS Office, and some office experience are required. Experience of working with others, handling confidential information, taking notes or minutes, staying organised and working to deadlines would be helpful. The successful candidate should be accurate, polite, adaptable and able to work well as part of a team.
A driving licence, flexibility to travel across the region and occasional availability beyond 5pm would be an advantage.
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
For further information please contact: Samantha McCall, Team Lead, 07884 366141
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