Administrative Assistant (Statutory Framework)

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a part-time Administration Assistant within their Statutory Framework Team. The role involves executing essential administrative functions for child welfare processes, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills. An SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration is essential, along with 5 years of relevant office experience. The council offers a range of benefits and opportunities for employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Employee discounts platform

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support program

Access to Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Considerable office experience (5 years) required.
• Ability to work under pressure meet tight deadlines.
• Teamwork skills necessary for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure administration processes for Fostering and Child Protection are carried out to high standards.
• Assist with administrative tasks for Adult Support & Protection and Mental Health.
• Provide cover across the region as necessary.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Minute taking

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

Location: Various locations within Dumfries and Galloway Council Offices English Street Dumfries, DG1 2DD

Salary: £10,409 - £11,051.83 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 14 hours per week

Job Description

Administration Assistant (Statutory Framework) (18/861)

Business Support Base – Negotiable

This is a 14-hour, permanent post based within the Statutory Framework Team in which you will be responsible for ensuring that the administration processes for Fostering, Kinship & Permanence, Looked After Children Reviews and Child Protection meetings are carried out to the highest standard.

This post will involve working as a team with other Admin Assistants including assisting with Adult Support & Protection and Mental Health administration processes when required and providing cover across the region either remotely or travelling to other locations. This post may also require, on occasions, for you to work out with normal working hours, e.g. beyond 5pm.

An SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent along with a high level of computer, typing and minute taking skills are requirements for the post. Considerable office experience (5 Years), interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills, along with the ability to work to tight timescales whilst under pressure is required.

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.