Health & Social Care Admin Assistant (Islands)

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is recruiting a Clerical Assistant for Health & Social Care in Lewis. The role provides flexible administrative support across services, with frontline duties and office-based responsibilities during standard hours.

You will handle calls, invoicing, orders, minutes, and data accuracy in electronic systems. Applicants should have SVQ Level 2 / HNC in Business Administration or equivalent, strong keyboard and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 or equivalent and an HNC in Business Administration.
• Proven experience in busy office environments with front-line and back-office support.
• Experience with invoicing, purchase orders, minute taking and spreadsheet tracking.
• Knowledge of Data Protection guidelines relevant to team processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, efficient administrative support to the Partnership Services unit.
• Ensure frontline and business support for defined officers during office hours.

Skills

Phone enquiries handling

Invoices & Purchase orders

Minute taking

Spreadsheet tracking

Data Protection knowledge

Keyboard skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

SVQ Level 2 / HNC in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is recruiting a Clerical Assistant for Health & Social Care in Lewis. The role provides flexible administrative support across services, with frontline duties and office-based responsibilities during standard hours.

You will handle calls, invoicing, orders, minutes, and data accuracy in electronic systems. Applicants should have SVQ Level 2 / HNC in Business Administration or equivalent, strong keyboard and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.