Job Description
Jobholders will be responsible for providing operational support to any Council Directorate or Service. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
* Organizing training and development, including accreditation, re-accreditation, and staff registration with statutory bodies;
* Processing applications for services such as Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Care at Home, Midcare alarms, etc.;
* Pupil placement;
* Financial assessment for Adult & Social Care services;
* Carer payments such as Foster/Kinship/Adoption;
* Corporate appointeeship.
This list is not exhaustive.
For these functions, the Jobholder will be responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate administrative and financial procedures, completing and recording subsidy claims, processing BACS payments, issuing correspondence, assisting with pupil placement requests and appeals, making practice and procedure recommendations, ensuring procedures are documented and accessible, and raising sundry debt invoices.
Additional duties may be assigned by the Integrated Service Support Management Team.
Education:
Essential: Minimum of two SCE Higher Grades or equivalent, and evidence of literacy and numeracy competency, such as three Standard Grade passes including English and Mathematics.
Experience:
Essential: Experience working in a Local Government environment with knowledge of computer-based financial management and reporting systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages. Desirable: Experience in staff supervision and training.
Application Details:
Closing date: 8th June 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 16th June 2025
Position Requirements
Position Title: Administrative Assistant
Directorate: Place
Location: Fairfield House, Dalkeith
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 36 hours/week
Working Pattern: Normal office hours
Weeks per year: 52
Salary: Minimum £28,440.19 per annum, appointed at the first point on the salary scale as per policy.
Responsibilities
Compliance with the PSN Code of Connection, including completing a disclosure check, with costs covered by the applicant.
The Individual
If you require assistance applying or reasonable adjustments due to a disability, contact recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk. Internal candidates may be prioritized for interview in line with organizational policies. Candidates from certain groups, such as trainees, those with disabilities, or care-experienced young people, may be eligible for a guaranteed interview if they meet the essential criteria.
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