Logistics Planner - Care at Home 2 - ABC13954

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Disability Confident Employer

Armed Forces Covenant

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is inviting applications for an administration role based across Aberdeen City, Scotland. The post is a full-time permanent position, working Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with PVG membership required for safeguarding responsibilities.

The role involves providing high-quality admin support, travel as needed, and contributing to service improvements under Adult and Public Protection guidance. We offer flexible working options and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC or SVQ 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification.
• PVG scheme membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Travel as required to meet service needs.
• Work in line with Adult and Public Protection principles and procedures.
• Adhere to company policy, health and safety policies and legislation.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Manage and provide administrative support to service users and the public.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Analysis

Report writing

Teamwork

Minutes taking

Diary management

Education

HNC or SVQ 3 Business Administration

PVG

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom,
Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £16.50 per hour))

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

Throughout Aberdeen city you will participate in the provision of a high standard of person centred care and support for service users .You will contribute to the organisation and development of the team and service to promote good outcomes for service users rs and their carers. You will manage and provide effective administrative service to service users and the public.

Full time permanent post, working Monday to Friday. 35hrs per week

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• HNC or relevant qualification; willing to work towards SVQ 3 Business Administration
• PVG

The post holder will be expected to:

• Travel as required in relation to the needs of the service
• Work in accordance with Adult and Public Protection principles and procedures
• Adhere to the requirements of company policy and procedures and health and safety policies and legislation

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• The ability to use a range of ICT packages including MS Office
• The ability to collate and analyse information
• The ability to manage time in order to successfully deliver projects
• The ability to continually evaluate information and develop practical business orientated solutions
• The ability to work as part of a team and provide guidance and support to other members of staff
• The ability to supervise direct reports
• Report writing
• The ability to work autonomously and be accountable, while at the same time recognising when matters need to be referred to a more senior manager
• A flexible and creative approach in order to manage resources effectively
• The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
• The ability to take minutes
• The ability to manage others diaries
• The ability to delegate, plan and support staff workloads to meet the needs of the service

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail] .

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [e-mail] . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.