Support Assistant - ABC11911

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is looking for a full-time post holder to support Children’s Social Work through various business and finance tasks. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications in business and finance along with strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements and is part of a supportive, Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Disability Confident Employer

Guaranteed interview schemes for applicants meeting minimum criteria

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and experience in business and finance required.
• Ability to efficiently carry out administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a range of business and finance tasks to support Children's Social Work.
• Support the provision of an effective and efficient service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in business and finance

Job description

Location: Quarry Centre, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that from 1 April 2023, roles requiring PVG membership will require candidates to cover the cost. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above, including teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour).

The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership cost—£18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non-members—and this amount will be deducted from the employee’s first full month’s salary.

Job purpose/about the role

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out a range of business and finance tasks to support the provision of an effective and efficient support service to Children’s Social Work.

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant qualifications and experience in business and finance
• Ability to carry out a range of administrative tasks efficiently

Demonstrated skills:

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

We offer flexible working arrangements for most roles, allowing employees to choose a pattern that suits both them and the organisation.

Additional Information

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process, please contact [e-mail].

We are also a forces-friendly employer, signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, and a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Questions regarding employment or support provisions for forces personnel can be directed to [e-mail].

We offer guaranteed interview schemes for applicants who meet minimum criteria and are:

• Disabled under the Equality Act 2010
• Looked after young people, care leavers up to age 29
• Aged 16-24 and residents or alumni of Aberdeen City schools applying for apprenticeships
• Completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council
• New Scots (refugees and asylum seekers) aged 16-24 applying for apprenticeships

*"New Scots" include refugees, asylum seekers, and those granted humanitarian protection, as well as those whose asylum applications have been refused but remain in Scotland.