At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clerical support, manage finances, and assist social work teams.
- Company: Join a supportive team in Renfrewshire's Customer & Business Services.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, flexible working, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Ideal for self-motivated individuals looking to support vulnerable clients.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in clerical roles and proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
We are looking for a well organised individual to ensure an effective clerical support service is provided to our stakeholders and customers.
Duties for the post include providing an effective financial business support service, including the handling and recording of both Council and client fund monies; processing manual and computerised financial, client and service information; producing and analysing reports; document production including typing letters and reports; processing purchase orders; providing basic IT assistance and instructing, allocating and checking work of employees and offering advice and guidance to clerical assistants where required.
You will work as part of the Customer and Business Services team supporting multiple social work establishments across Renfrewshire. You will work independently and will be the first point of contact for clerical support to local managers and their staff. Effective organisational skills and a flexible approach are therefore essential, as are effective communication skills as you will be working in busy establishments supporting social work clients or their families.
It is essential that you have experience of working in a clerical role and carrying out a wide range of support duties, as well as working with a range of software packages including Microsoft Excel and databases. It is also essential that you have the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, work to deadlines and quality standards and have effective customer service skills as well as being self-motivated and resilient when handling some challenging and vulnerable client groups.
It is desirable that you have knowledge of procurement systems (PECOS) as well as AIS and Info@Work. Previous experience of supervising staff is also desirable along with an SVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
If successful you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
Senior Clerical Officer (Part Time) (Permanent) - REN14824 in Renfrew employer: Renfrewshire Council
As a leading provider of residential care, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have access to training and growth opportunities, allowing you to enhance your skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a unique chance to be part of a dedicated team that values empathy, resilience, and collaboration.
