At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the MAPPA Service with clerical tasks and minute taking in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join South Lanarkshire Council, committed to equality and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 33 days annual leave, flexible working, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants and those from under-represented backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a difference in public protection while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong IT, organisational, and communication skills; experience in minute taking is essential.
The predicted salary is between 6 - 14 £ per hour.
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 19 August 2026 at 11:55pm.
Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton
Hours: 17.5hrs per week, permanent
Work Pattern: Monday and Tuesday 8:45am - 4:45pm and alternate Wednesdays 8:45am - 4:45pm
Salary / Hourly Rate: £14,006 - £14,179
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join, or further develop your career, within the innovative South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Performance and Support Service Team, working to support the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) Service. You would be part of a successful well-established team who liaise with internal colleagues and external agencies to arrange and provide a range of specialist and general clerical tasks including a specialist minute taking service to support MAPPA.
Daily use of the ViSOR information system which includes updating and retrieving information, updating and maintaining electronic recording and filing systems. At present, meetings are, in the majority held via Microsoft Teams, however, the successful applicant would be required to be flexible and able to travel to various locations across the Resource including Clydesdale, Cambuslang, East Kilbride and Hamilton to provide support and undertake minutes of meetings.
This post involves access to the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) information system and MAPPA folders and the successful candidate will be subject to Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) at a minimum of level 2.
Essential requirements:
- Excellent IT skills & knowledge
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in minute taking
Desirable requirements:
- Experience in working with limited supervision
All applicants who meet the initial criteria will be required to undertake a minute taking test, prior to attending for interview.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement:
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
- Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema.
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Overseas Criminal Records Check: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of 12 months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Legislative Information: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
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