Administrative Assistant (Statutory Framework) - DGA12136

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council seeks an Administration Assistant for a permanent 18-hour post. The role involves administrative support for Fostering, Looked After Children Reviews, and Child Protection meetings. Candidates should hold an SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration with significant office experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Employee discounts via Vivup platform

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Guidance from Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• A current driving licence is essential.
• 5 years of substantial office experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure administration processes for fostering and child protection are maintained.
• Assist with Adult Support & Protection administration when required.
• Provide cover across the region as necessary.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Minute taking skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Job description

Advert

Administration Assistant (Statutory Framework) (18/861)

Stranraer or Newton Stewart

£13,383 - £14,209.50

This is an 18 hour, permanent post based in the West of the region 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. You will have substantial office experience (5 Years), interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills, along with the ability to work to tight timescales whilst under pressure is required.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

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 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.

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