Advert Senior Clerical Assistant (13/1501) Dumfries £13,179.69 - £13,404.69 The Learning Disability Service provided by Dumfries and Galloway’s Health & Social Care Partnership supports young people and adults who have a range of needs including learning/ physical disabilities and autism spectrum conditions. As Senior Clerical Assistant you will cover a range of general and administrative tasks. The successful applicant will be expected to be able to work as part of a team and be adaptable and experienced in working to tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be expected to be aware and able to maintain confidentiality. You must be educated to a Higher Grade / SVQ2 in the related subject or equivalent. You will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and have good organisational and interpersonal skills. Microsoft office experience and knowledge of computer-based information systems are essential. ECDL would be desirable. In this post you will be required to work 18.75 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, there is a possibility of these hours being flexible for the right candidate. This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident. 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: Carron Alison, Day, Community and Home Support Services Manager Dumfries Activity & Resource Centre, Burns Street, Dumfries DG1 2PS. Telephone: 0138 273902 Email: Carron.Alison@dumgal.gov.uk