Overview
We have an existing opportunity to join our South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Performance and Support Service Team. We have the following posts available:
* 3 x Hamilton Local Office, Brandongate, Hamilton, 35 Hours permanent
* 1 x Hamilton Local Office, Brandongate, Hamilton, 35 Hours temporary
35 hour posts hours are Monday – Thursday 08:45 – 16:45 and Friday 08:45 – 16:15
This is a rewarding role which gives you opportunity to positively contribute towards South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships public service delivery.
Responsibilities
You would be part of a successful well established minute taking service. As an Administrative Assistant within the minute taking service, you will liaise with internal colleagues and external agencies to arrange, co-ordinate, complete and distribute minutes of meetings which include Child Protection, Adult Support and Protection etc. You will attend the meetings which are in the majority via Microsoft Teams and take a record of the meeting, utilising agreed templates, which will include the agreed care plan for the service user. You will also be responsible for updating electronic systems including the South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships Child Protection Register.
Qualifications and requirements
* We welcome applications from people who are exceptional and driven, with excellent keyboard, oral and written communications skills. Have previously had the opportunity to take records of meetings.
* All applicants who meet the initial criteria will be required to undertake a minute taking test, prior to attending for interview.
* Hours: 35 hours per week
* Vacancy: Permanent and Temporary posts available
* Salary: £28,340 - £28,742
* Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
View the Administration "minute taking" job profile: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/17308/swrk_-_adminis…
Application requirements
Please apply online — All correspondence will be via your email address.
Please note we do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Selection and checks
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.
Legislative information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
Disclosure checks — Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure check, prior to a formal offer of employment.
Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for information about the disclosure process and best practice.
Benefits
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
* Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
* To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
* Up to 33 days annual leave
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
* Occupational sick pay
* Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
* Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
* Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Additional information
Foreign Police Check: candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
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