Senior Clerical Assistant - DGA12183

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council seeks a Senior Clerical Assistant for their Stranraer office to provide vital admin support to the Justice Social Work team. Ideal candidates should possess a Higher grade or SVQ level 2, alongside strong customer service and communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, promoting employee wellbeing and diversity.

Benefits

Access to Vivup discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Guidance from Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Moderate office experience in a wide range of admin tasks.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and multi-task.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Providing admin support to the operational team in Justice Social Work.
• Covering reception occasionally.
• Handling general administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Higher grade/SVQ level 2

Job description

Advert

Senior Clerical Assistant (13/1294)

Stranraer

£24,327 - £24,738

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

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