Visitor Assistant - (Perm/Part Time) - REF:ECOD/08341

Inverclyde Council; Greenock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An established local government body is seeking a dedicated individual for a part-time role at the Watt Institution in Greenock. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working opportunities and a commitment to employee wellbeing. The council values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from all community members. Ideal candidates will appreciate the importance of regulatory compliance and possess skills that align with local government roles. Join a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Job description

The myjobscotland support desk will be closed on Monday 5th May for a public holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday 6th May at 9am.

Ref no: INV05981

Published: 02/05/2025

Closes: 18/05/2025

Location: Watt Institution, 15 Kelly Street, Greenock, PA16 8JX

Salary: £26,005 - £26,584 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 5.5 hours per week

Job Description

Location: Watt Institution, 15 Kelly Street, Greenock

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees, including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.

• Please note that if you apply via this website, it is important to regularly check your emails following your application submission. All further communication regarding your application, including invitations to interviews and details of any formal offers or contracts, will be done by email. Ensure your email is set up to receive emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council, and check your junk/spam folders.
• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required. Please click the link to 'Essential Applicant Information' above for more details.

Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all community members.

• Interviews for non-teaching posts will be based on the Council's competency model, which is reflected in our performance appraisal scheme. Details can be found via the provided link and the Performance Overview document.

If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults), you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG. Some posts require a Standard or Basic Disclosure check, and most posts will require completing a Criminal Convictions Form. All disclosures are obtained via Disclosure Scotland. The successful candidate will need to pay the cost of the required disclosure check.

Regulatory Bodies

If your role requires registration with a regulatory body such as HCPC or SSSC, you must obtain and maintain registration, including paying any associated fees. As part of the local government pay deal, staff are no longer required to pay SSSC fees.

Further Assistance

Alternative application packs can be requested in formats such as Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative pack or for assistance attending or participating in an interview, contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or email [e-mail].

Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Skills gained during military service may transfer well into local government roles.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

We recognize the benefits of a flexible workforce to deliver excellent services while enabling employees to balance work and personal responsibilities. Options include Part-Time Working, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement. More details are available in the Flexible Working Policy on our Employee Benefits web page.