Administrator (Adult Support & Protection/Adults With Incapacity)

Job Description

To provide efficient and effective secretarial, administrative and minute taking support within Adult Support and Protection and Adults with Incapacity team. The Administrator undertakes a diverse range of work to support the Service in which is detailed below.

 

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for Adult Support and Protection and Adults with Incapacity Team. Undertake tasks and processes to support the work of the Adult Support and Protection and Adults with Incapacity Team. Participate in the Council’s employee review and development programme.

 

The Individual

Experience in secretarial, administrative and minute taking work including figure work, data entry, word processing, composing letters, 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

Ability to listen and accurately minute details of Adult Protection and Adults with Incapacity Meetings

Appreciation and acceptance of, and commitment to the importance of confidentiality Knowledge of software packages – e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher

Ability to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills

Flexible and adaptable

Understanding of and ability to demonstrate key inter-personal skills, both on the telephone and face to face

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Ability to work on own initiative § Ability to develop effective working relationships Ability to work in a shared/open plan office

Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service

Ability to work from Home Capacity to deal with some emotionally difficult and sensitive situations

 

 

Temporary for 12 months

 

Closing Date:  13 December 2024

Starting Salary: £25,692 (pro rata)

£13.63 per hour

18.13 hours per week