Senior Clerical Assistant (Virtual School) - REQ04585 - 434697

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Airdrie is seeking a Senior Clerical Assistant to provide essential clerical and administrative support. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in word processing and Excel, along with excellent organizational and communication abilities. This role involves working collaboratively across various council services to support care experienced children and young people. A commitment to confidentiality and a relevant qualification are essential.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a clerical/administrative environment.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft packages is essential.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of clerical and administrative support.
• Work across a wide range of council services including schools and Social Work.
• Use SEEMIS and/or Mosaic systems.

Skills

Word processing

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Administration or equivalent

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

This vacancy is internal and open to applications from employees of North Lanarkshire Council and Associated Employers* only. The "Apply now" button is not activated for this role. Please log into your MySelf account for further instructions on how to apply as an internal candidate.

*Fusion Assets, NLP LLP

NLC 5 - £26,991 - £28,665

A vacancy has arisen within the North Lanarkshire Virtual School for a Senior Clerical Assistant. The Virtual School is a multi-disciplinary service which supports the wellbeing and educational needs of care experienced children and young people.

This post will be based in Airdrie. As part of this dynamic and creative team, the successful candidate will provide a high level of clerical and administrative support. Candidates should have sound experience of word processing, excel, with good keyboard and information technology skills. Excellent organisational and communication skills, both oral and written are essential as the Virtual School works across a wide range of council services including schools and Social Work and with a number of relevant partners. Ability to use SEEMIS and/or Mosaic systems is desirable. Candidates must also have the ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work.

Experience of working within a clerical/administrative environment with a working knowledge of all Microsoft packages is essential whilst HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Administration, or equivalent, previous supervisory experience and knowledge of personnel policies and procedures is desirable.

You will be required to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to starting this post.

If you require further information regarding this post, please contact Mary Jane Hunter (Virtual School Lead) - 01698 332045

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We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

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