Clerical Assistant, Grianan Day Centre, Isle of Lewis (0982)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Clerical Assistant for the Grianan Day Centre in Isle of Lewis. The role involves providing essential administrative support to Adult Services Day Care operations. Candidates should have a background in administration and be proficient in communication and data protection principles. This full-time position offers a salary of £28,170 to £28,440 per annum, including a Distant Islands Allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a busy office environment.
• Knowledge of general clerical tasks and duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible and comprehensive administrative support.
• Undertake quality assurance checks for data accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Data Protection

Records Management

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Administration/Business Studies

Job description

Location: Grianan Day Centre Westview Terrace Stornoway Isle of Lewis, HS1 2LD

Salary: £28,169 - £28,439 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Advert

Clerical Assistant, Grianan Day Centre, Isle of Lewis (0982)
37 hours per week, Permanent post
£28,170 to £28,440 per annum, inclusive of £2,859 per annum Distant Islands Allowance

As Clerical Assistant you will provide flexible, efficient and comprehensive administrative support to Adult Services Day Care operations, ensuring that fundamental frontline support services and business support for defined officers are provided during office hours.

You will be required to work 8.00 am - 4.00 pm, Monday - Friday but the service are open to discuss an alternative work pattern with the successful application should this be required.

You will be required to be knowledgeable on and champion Data Protection, support social care policy and practice relevant to the team’s processes and procedures and will be required to undertake quality assurance checks to ensure that the data held on electronic systems is accurate.

You must have proven experience working in a busy office environment and an Administration/Business Studies qualification at SVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Proficient keyboard skills, good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for the post. It is essential that you have knowledge of general clerical tasks and duties and knowledge of records management and Data Protection Principles.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with adults.

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of the grade.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your Experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.