Administrative Assistant - Adults Statutory Services (Planning & Performance) - EAL12955

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £15.16 - £16.30

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

This post will be working in John Muir house, Haddington and The Fisherrow Community Centre, Musselburgh.

Working under the Planning & Performance Unit, provide administrative support to one or more of the following Adult Social Work Services Team(s):

• Adult Social Work

• Mental Health

• Justice Social Work

• Learning Disabilities

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Higher Grade, NC or SVQ level 2 and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge skills and competences gained through relevant experience.

Level 1 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the  website.

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