Senior Business Support Assistant - Crookston Care Home

East Lothian Council; Tranent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time administrative support professional for a Residential Home. This role involves providing essential clerical and administrative assistance to the management team, ensuring smooth operations within the facility. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable populations. With a flexible working schedule and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while developing valuable skills.

Qualifications

• Educated to Higher level or equivalent experience.
• Must demonstrate relevant skills and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Support Manager and Senior staff with clerical tasks.
• Provide administrative duties within a Residential Home.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Clerical Duties

Communication Skills

Education

Higher Level Education

NC or SVQ Level 2 in English

Job description

The myjobscotland support desk will be closed on Monday 5th May for a public holiday. We will re open Tuesday 6th 9am.

Ref no: EAL11254

Published: 02/05/2025

Closes: 11/05/2025

Location: Crookston Care Home and Day Centre Sandersons Wynd Tranent, EH33 1DA

Salary: £23,651 - £25,147 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 31 hours per week

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78

Days and Hours of Work
Working weekend on and weekend off. 4 week fixed rota pattern.

To start asap.

To support the Manager and Senior staff through the provision of a range of clerical and administrative duties within a Residential Home for Older People.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to ‘Higher’ level, NC or SVQ level 2 in English and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.