Resource Supervisor - Motherwell (temp) & Airdrie Locality (perm) - NLA08326

North Lanarkshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Resource Supervisor to provide essential administrative support within locality-based social work teams. The successful applicant will manage workloads, support staff, and ensure compliance with Council standards in a fast-paced environment. Relevant educational qualifications and proficiency in IT systems such as Microsoft Office are essential. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles is advantageous.
• Ability to manage, motivate and support staff.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support for social work teams.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Council and Service standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

National 5 level education

Job description

Job Advertisement

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC6 - £28,665 - £30,467

Applications are invited for the above Resource Supervisor vacancies within our locality based social work teams in Motherwell & Airdrie.

If successful in your application, you will work collaboratively within the Business Support & Operations team to provide an efficient and effective modern administrative support service within the locality and to our internal and external partners. You will ensure all business support processes are delivered in line with Council and Service standards and contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery of Social Work services.

We are looking for applicants who have a flexible and proactive approach to changing workloads and can demonstrate they have the relevant skills, experience and qualities to work within a fast paced and changing work environment. As a good communicator, you should be able to use your own initiative to problem solve and have the confidence to manage, motivate and support staff undertake their jobs, ensuring delivery on deadlines and accuracy and quality of work.

You should be educated to National 5 level and be proficient in various IT systems including Microsoft Office. Possession of administrative qualifications would be advantageous.

A high level of confidentiality is essential, along with strong communication and organisational skills to thrive in a busy office setting.

Benefits

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family.

• 26 days annual leave
• 6 public holidays*
• Wide range of offers available through our NLLifereward site
• Full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL

We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

Flexible Working

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

Pay & Conditions for Casual/Sessional Roles

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

Employability Programmes

Are you involved in any of NLC employability programmes, for example: Supported Employment Initiative, Family Firm, Project Ability, Routes to Work, Pathway Programme - Winter Leaver or other?

Support for Veterans and Related Groups

The Council welcomes applications from members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, are guaranteed an interview as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. Are you a veteran, reservist or spouse of a veteran who has been previously in the Armed Forces?

The Council welcomes applications from applicants self‑assessed as having a disability and guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description for the job.

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