Clerical Assistant: Minute-Taking & Admin Pro

South Lanarkshire Council; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working

Up to 33 days annual leave

Holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)

Occupational sick pay

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Grade 1 Level 4 Clerical Assistant to join the Family Placement Team at the East Kilbride Local Office. The role involves minute taking, data inputting into the Social Work Case Management system, word processing, and coordinating meetings using Outlook.

You will work in a busy admin team, supporting operations with a range of clerical tasks, developing IT and organisational skills, and contributing to high-quality public service delivery in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Advanced IT skills and proficiency with standard software.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal colleagues and external agencies to arrange and provide a range of admin tasks, including minute taking for the Family Placement Team.
• Input data into the Social Work Case Management system and maintain spreadsheets.
• Provide word processing services and prepare documents as required.
• Arrange meetings using Outlook and coordinate schedules for team members.
• Answer and field phone calls and perform general admin tasks to support operational colleagues.
• Contribute to a fast-paced admin service within the team and support career development.
• All applicants meeting criteria will undertake a minute taking test before interview.

Skills

Oral and written communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Minute taking

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Grade 1 Level 4 Clerical Assistant to join the Family Placement Team at the East Kilbride Local Office. The role involves minute taking, data inputting into the Social Work Case Management system, word processing, and coordinating meetings using Outlook.

You will work in a busy admin team, supporting operations with a range of clerical tasks, developing IT and organisational skills, and contributing to high-quality public service delivery in a fast-paced