Senior Clerical Assistant

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity with Dumfries and Galloway Council for a Senior Clerical Assistant role in Stranraer. Key responsibilities include providing administrative support in Justice Social Work while contributing to a dynamic team environment. The role requires strong customer service and communication skills, along with relevant educational qualifications.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform for discounts

Membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Guidance from trained Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Educated to Higher grade/SVQ level 2 in an appropriate subject.
• Moderate office experience in admin tasks.
• Knowledge of Justice Social Work is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to the operational team in Justice Social Work.
• Cover a range of general and administrative tasks.
• Occasional reception cover.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Higher grade/SVQ level 2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An opportunity has arisen in our Ashwood House, Stranraer office for a 36 hours per week Senior Clerical Assistant, providing admin support to our operational team in Justice Social Work.

Duties will cover a range of general and administrative tasks, including occasional reception cover.

You must be educated to Higher grade/SVQ level 2 in an appropriate subject, with moderate office experience in a wide range of admin tasks, customer service, the ability to work to tight deadlines and multi-task, and a working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

A team player with excellent communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision, you will also show that you appreciate the confidential nature of this post and can be sensitive to the needs of others.

Knowledge of Justice Social Work would be beneficial.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Caroline Carruthers, Administrative Officer on 07776 570661