Job Description
To provide efficient and effective clerical support for the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service.
Responsibilities
Provide clerical support for the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service. Undertake tasks and processes to support the work of the Children & Families and Criminal Justice Social Work service. Provide clerical support to the Children & Families Social Work Team. Participate in the Council's employee review and development programme.
The Individual
Experience in clerical work including figure work, data entry, word processing, record keeping and filing
Experience of working in a busy office environment using relevant technology and equipment e.g. photocopier, email, Intra/Internet
4 SQA National 5 grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Maths/Arithmetic *
Recognised qualification for word processing, e.g. ECDL or equivalent *
Recognised qualification for spreadsheets, e.g. ECDL or equivalent *
High level of accuracy in work
Ability to prioritise own workload
Ability to use initiative in day to day tasks
Ability to participate as a team member
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to deliver a high level of customer care
Effective organisational and time management skills
Self confident and self motivated
Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality
Experience of operating software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to identify and suggest improvements
Flexible and adaptable
You may need to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car*
Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills on the telephone, by email and face to face § Willingness to accept direction/delegation
Ability to develop effective working relationships
Ability to work in an open plan/shared office
Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service
Ability to work in different offices depending on the needs of the service
Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting deadlines Capacity to deal with some emotionally difficult and sensitive situations
Temporary Secondment Cover up to 14 December 2026
Closing date - 17 April 2026
Starting Salary: £26,898
£14.27 per hour
36.25 hours per week
For further information contact Nina Garrick - nina.garrick@moray.gov.uk