Overview
The Administration Support Worker will be based in one of a number of settings and will provide a full range of administrative support to a locality or team(s). A degree of flexibility is required to meet the demands of the service. There may be contact with customers, families and carers who will have varying needs, and the postholder will respond as appropriate. The Administration Support Worker will report to the Manager of the relevant service or team. This vacancy is advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. The Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. The successful candidate will be supported to progress through the career grade, and where a qualification is required, this will be fully funded by the Council.
More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. For further information please follow the links below.
www.shetland.gov.uk
Responsibilities
* Provide a full range of administrative support to a locality or team(s).
* Handle communications with customers, families and carers as required and respond appropriately.
* Report to the Manager of the relevant service or team.
Additional Information
* The grade of this post is E/F/G
* This post is career graded - salary and progression depend on experience and qualifications
* Rate of pay shown includes Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour
* Permanent Part Time post for 35.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year
* Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo an update prior to a formal offer
* A relocation package does not apply to this post
* We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland
* We are happy to talk flexible working
During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.
This post is based at Wastview Care Services, Walls, Shetland.
For further details relating to this post, please contact: Elaine Hodge, Team Leader on 01595 745288 or elaine.hodge@shetland.gov.uk. If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.
Information About Shetland
Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you\'ll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland\'s impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.
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