SWRK 2361 - G1 Clerical Assistants (Various Locations) - 2361-418124067

South Lanarkshire; Hamilton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health authority in Scotland is seeking clerical staff for its Performance and Support Service Team, offering positions with flexible hours and competitive pay. Responsibilities include a variety of administrative duties and reception support. Candidates can expect full training and a supportive work environment, complemented by excellent benefits including pension enrolment and up to 32 days' annual leave.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Full training is provided for candidates without prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a wide variety of admin duties to support operational staff.
• Provide reliable reception/office support with accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of IT packages

Experience as a receptionist or office work

Job description

Overview

This is a clerical opportunity within South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership’s Performance and Support Service Team. Vacancies are available in several local offices with varying hours and contract types.

Internal applicants note: Internal applicants should apply via the Opportunity Marketplace and complete their Skills and Qualifications either via the ME tab on Fusion prior to starting the application form or by following the link within the form section titled Review Skills and Qualifications.

Vacancies and locations

• East Kilbride Local Office – Permanent 17.5 hour post. Working alternate Wednesday 08:45–16:45, Thursday 08:45–16:45, Friday 08:45–16:15.
• Cambuslang Local Office – Permanent 35 hour post. Monday–Friday (Mon–Thu 08:45–16:45, Fri 08:45–16:15).
• Jimmy Swinburne Centre / Laighstonehall Road – Permanent 35 hour post. Monday–Friday (08:45–16:45/16:15).
• Cambuslang Community Mental Health – Eastvale Resource Centre – Permanent 17.5 hour post. Monday–Friday 08:45–12:15.
• Meldrum Gardens Residential Unit – Permanent 35 hour post. Monday–Friday (08:45–16:45/16:15).
• Auchentibber Centre – Permanent 17.5 hour post. Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays (08:45–16:45).
• Cambuslang Family Centre – Permanent 17.5 hour post. Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays (08:45–16:45).

Responsibilities

• Undertake a wide variety of admin duties to support operational staff, including data input to the social work case management system, word processing, minute taking, arranging meetings using Outlook, maintaining spreadsheets, answering and fielding phone calls, using Multi-Functional Devices, scanning and indexing documents, and other general administrative tasks.
• Provide a reliable reception/office support role where needed, with accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.

Qualifications and experience

• Excellent knowledge of IT packages.
• Experience of working as a receptionist or within an office is advantageous but not essential as full training is provided.

Benefits and working arrangements

• Excellent salary
• Enrolment in the local government pension scheme
• Up to 32 days annual leave (dependent on service) plus public holiday entitlement
• Occupational sick pay
• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working, maternity/paternity leave, and bank/buy leave
• Employee discounts and broader benefits (e.g., Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program)
• Hybrid working model between home and office
• Career development and progression opportunities

Other information

• All applicants meeting the initial criteria will be invited to interview.
• Hours: 17.5 and 35 hour posts available. Employment type: Permanent. Salary: £13.64–£14.33 per hour.
• Closing date: 26 September 2025 at 11:59 PM.

Application process and disclosures

When completing the application, please answer the questions and provide details of your work or educational experience relevant to administration duties, an example of using initiative to solve a task, and your views on teamwork. All correspondence will be via email. External candidates should be prepared for standard recruitment checks and disclosures as required.

Equal opportunities

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all community members. The council is committed to disability confident interview processes and to supporting armed forces personnel and families through the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Foreign police checks may be required for periods spent abroad where applicable.