At a Glance
- Tasks: Take minutes for sensitive children's social work meetings and support the team with admin tasks.
- Company: Join West Dunbartonshire Council, a top flexible employer committed to work-life balance.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25+ days annual leave, a strong pension scheme, and access to wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a difference in children's lives while developing your admin skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in minute taking, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
Vacancies have arisen for Clerical/Admin Assistants within West Dunbartonshire HSCP Children & Families Team (Authority wide). The main duties of this post include taking comprehensive minutes for children’s social work meetings, including Child Protection and Fostering & Adoption Panels. These meetings can be a forum to discuss some very sensitive issues and the nature of the discussions can be quite distressing. It is therefore imperative that staff are aware of this before considering applying for the post.
The successful applicants should possess previous minute taking experience, good keyboard, oral and written communication skills. Inter-personal skills and the ability to work to deadlines and multi-task are also key within this role. You should have previous experience of working in an admin role, with the ability to demonstrate good keyboard skills and experience of using Microsoft Office especially Word and Excel. We would expect you to be able to communicate effectively with professionals and members of the public in a polite and courteous manner, dealing with sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
Candidates who are invited for interview will be given a minute taking test where you will be asked to minute a mock virtual Child Protection Planning meeting. You will then be asked to type up an accurate minute of the meeting where we would expect that you evidence the ability to take down the important and relevant points to populate the minute.
The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
The successful candidate will benefit from the following:
- WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance.
- Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits.
- A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year.
- Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support.
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West Dunbartonshire Council is an excellent employer for those passionate about education, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration among staff. Located in Clydebank, the council is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that empowers teachers to inspire students and drive school improvement, ensuring meaningful contributions to the community and the future of education.
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West Dunbartonshire Council Recruitment Team
