Senior Business Support Assistant - Crookston Care Home - EAL11384

East Lothian Council; Tranent; On-site; Full time

Job summary

East Lothian Council is seeking a full-time position to assist in a Residential Home for Older People. The role involves clerical and administrative duties, requiring relevant qualifications and PVG membership. The position offers a structured work schedule with a fixed rota pattern, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and residents.

Qualifications

• Educated to Higher level or demonstrate equivalent experience.
• PVG Membership required for regulated roles.
• Overseas criminal record check if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager and Senior staff with clerical and administrative duties.
• Ensure all essential criteria on the Person Specification are met.

Skills

Clerical skills

Administrative skills

Education

Higher level education, NC, or SVQ level 2 in English

Job description

Vacancy Information

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

Hourly rate of pay: £12.96 - £13.78

Days and Hours of Work
Working on weekends with a fixed rota pattern of 4 weeks.

Week 1
Monday, 11:30-19:00
Tuesday, 09:00-16:30
Wednesday, 09:00-15:00
Saturday, 13:00-19:00
Sunday, 09:00-14:00

Week 2
Monday, 09:00-16:30
Tuesday, 11:30-19:00
Wednesday, 09:00-14:00
Thursday, 13:00-19:00
Friday, 09:00-15:00

Week 3
Monday, 11:30-19:00
Tuesday, 09:00-16:30
Wednesday, 09:00-15:00
Saturday, 09:00-14:00
Sunday, 13:00-19:00

Week 4
Monday, 09:00-16:30
Tuesday, 13:30-19:00
Wednesday, 09:00-14:00
Thursday, 13:00-19:00
Friday, 09:00-15:00

Position available to start ASAP.

This position is being re-advertised. Previous unsuccessful applicants need not re-apply.

Job Details

Assist the Manager and Senior staff by performing clerical and administrative duties within a Residential Home for Older People.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job attachments') for detailed tasks and duties. You must refer to these when completing your application. Ensure you meet all 'essential' criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

Our values and behaviors, 'The East Lothian Way,' are expected of all employees. If invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviors. Please review the document via the provided link to familiarize yourself.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Higher' level, NC, or SVQ level 2 in English, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and competencies through relevant experience.

PVG Membership
This role is considered a Regulated Role involving vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as per the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for regulated roles will need to become a PVG Scheme member or update their existing membership before a formal offer of employment is made by East Lothian Council.

Note: PVG records are regularly updated. Any relevant disclosures will be discussed and investigated before employment is confirmed.

Additional Note:
If you have lived or worked outside the UK for more than 3 months in the last 5 years, you must present an overseas criminal record check. Instructions and contact details are available on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For more information about East Lothian Council employment, visit: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

If you encounter difficulties applying via MyJobScotland, contact their support team at https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us

For further questions about this vacancy, call 01620 827868 or email [e-mail]

Note: CVs are not accepted. Applications must be completed via the online form. If you are unable to complete the online form due to disability, contact us for a paper application.