Senior Clerical Assistant - DGA

Job Description

Senior Clerical Assistant (18/964) (Fixed Term)

Dumfries

£11,246.67 - £11,438.67

You will be required to work 16 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.

Based within Irish Street, Dumfries, the post will be part of the integrated Business Services Team which provides a full range of clerical and administrative support to our operational team in Justice Social Work.

Duties will cover a range of general and administrative tasks, including covering Irish Street reception, King Street reception and occasional cover working in the admin office at HMP.

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.

This post is fixed term for up to 12 months.

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post

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