Administrative Assistant CP/LAC - DGA12010

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking an Administration Assistant to support the Statutory Framework Team. This permanent role involves managing administrative processes for Fostering and Child Protection, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The position offers an attractive benefits package and values diversity in applicants.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform with discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Guidance from trained Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of considerable office experience.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure administration processes for Fostering and Child Protection are carried out to the highest standard.
• Collaborate with other Admin Assistants and provide cover across the region.

Skills

Computer Skills

Typing

Minute-Taking

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Job description

Advert

Administration Assistant (Statutory Framework) (13/1205)

Location: Dumfries

Salary: £26,766 - £28,419

This is a 36-hour, permanent post based in the West of the region within the Statutory Framework Team. 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 role involves working collaboratively with other Admin Assistants, including assisting with Adult Support & Protection and Mental Health administration processes when required. You may also be required to provide cover across the region, either remotely or by traveling to other locations. Occasional work outside normal hours, such as beyond 5 pm, may be necessary.

Requirements for the role include an SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent, along with strong computer, typing, and minute-taking skills. Candidates should have considerable office experience (at least 5 years), excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

A current driving licence is essential. However, consideration will be given to applicants with disabilities that preclude holding a licence if alternative transport arrangements can be made.

We offer an attractive benefits package. Working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports your health and wellbeing through access to our Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials, exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from trained Wellbeing Champions.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and equal opportunity. We value different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

For further information, please contact: Samantha McCall at [e-mail] or Claire Paterson at [e-mail].