Transport & Support Services Administrator
Erskine Home, Bishopton
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Grade 2 Salary £25, per annum
Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: Sunday, 5 October
Working for Erskine:
“ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centre and apartments.
Working in social care can be demanding. However, at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of our residents and their loved ones, at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications, but we prize kindness and compassion, above all. Our team is crucial to providing the best care possible, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.
If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.”
The Role:
To assist the Transport & Support Services Manager in providing a safe, quality and cost-effective Transport & Support Service function to all departments across multiple sites at Erskine Veterans Charity (EVC).
Provide general administrative support to the T&SSM, including assisting with managing emails, handling phone calls and in person enquiries related to the department to ensure a high standard of support service is always delivered.
Administer and coordinate in accordance with GDPR the 15+ Management Information Systems (MIS) as directed by the Transport & Support Service Manager. Previous experience in an administrative or Transport Coordinator role are essential. Excellent communications skills and excellent computer skills to include but not limited to the Microsoft office suite or equivalent are required. A current valid driving licence is essential as the role will require delivery/collections from local GP surgeries.
We offer competitive rates of pay, a staff pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement.
Benefits:
1. Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet
2. 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
3. Employer pension contribution
4. Structured Induction programme
5. Flexible working considered
6. Opportunities for training & development
7. Enhanced sick & maternity pay
8. In-house Occupational Health Service
9. Free On-Site Parking
10. Health and Wellbeing Scheme
11. Blue Light Card
Please note:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.
Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers.