Job Title: Clerical Assistant
Location: Hamilton/Blantyre
Hours: 35 hours per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Salary: £25,767 - £27,063
Closing Date: 24 July 2026 at 11:55pm
Overview
The South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership Performance and Support Services Team is looking for a Clerical Assistant to support two offices: Continuing Care and Aftercare (Jimmy Swinburne Centre, Blantyre) and Young Persons Services (Hamilton). This office‑based role involves 100% office work and is not eligible for agile working.
Responsibilities
- Front‑line reception service
- Data inputting to the Social Work case management system
- Word processing, petty cash, minute taking and distribution
- Arrange meetings using MS Office Outlook
- Maintain spreadsheets and support operational staff
- Answer and field phone calls
- Use multi‑function devices, scan, index documents
Qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of IT packages
- Experience working as a receptionist or in an office setting preferred (training will be provided)
- Strong communication skills, confident in dealing with people at all levels
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Screening Questions
- Do you have excellent knowledge of IT packages?
- Do you have experience within administration or are you ready to learn and develop in this area?
- Do you have excellent communication skills, confident in dealing with people at all levels?
Application Questions
- Efficient – Please detail your work or educational experience which demonstrates your ability to undertake the duties of an administration post.
- Performing – Please provide details of a time where you used your initiative to solve a problem (issue and outcome).
- Working with Others – This role involves working as part of a team. Please describe what makes a good team and what strengths or skills you would bring to a team.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020 and is a regulated role for Children and/or Adults under the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Candidates must undergo a PVG Scheme check prior to offer.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to eligible disabled applicants. As a holder of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, we guarantee an interview to eligible military service members and family.
Benefits
- Enrolment in local government pension scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme option
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Up to 10 days public holiday entitlement
- Occupational sick pay
- Family‑friendly policies, flexible working and enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Employee discounts, including at cinema
- Other benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme
SWRK 5007 - G1 Clerical Assistant - Continuing Care (606042) in Blantyre employer: South Lanarkshire Council
South Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises equality and inclusivity. With flexible working hours and a commitment to employee well-being, including a local government pension scheme and family-friendly policies, this role provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth in the community-focused environment of Rutherglen and Cambuslang.
