Job Purpose:
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job purpose/about the role
The purpose of this role is to ensure that all enquiries made to the Customer Response Team, are handled appropriately and effectively, with first class customer care. The post holder will play a key role in the digital and assisted digital programme ensuring that customers are supported where required and access council services in a manner appropriate for their needs. The post holder will demonstrate excellent communication and digital skills, work to a high level of accuracy and have a strong customer service ethos.
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of the people of Aberdeen? If you're a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join Aberdeen City Council as a Customer Care Officer. In this crucial role, you'll be the first point of contact for our diverse community, offering assistance across a range of services from housing and council tax to digital support. If you are naturally empathetic with a strong customer service ethos, excellent communication skills, and are genuinely passionate about customer service, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to join Aberdeen City Council as a Customer Care Officer.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Not applicable
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
• Working under pressure in a busy environment whilst delivering a high standard of
customer service.
• Consistently meeting service targets.
• Using IT systems and standard ICT packages, such as the Microsoft Office suite of
software.
• Handling difficult / emergency situations.
• Practical approach to problem solving.
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Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:
1. have a disability as defined by the Equality Act (all jobs)
2. looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
3. are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
4. have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
5. are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.