Clerical / Admin Assistant (Home Care Admin)

For some people, the everyday tasks many of us take for granted can become challenging. That's why our Care at Home Team plays such a vital role in supporting people to live independently in their own homes. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Care at Home Administration Team., As an Administration Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative support, making effective use of various Microsoft Office packages and our online scheduling system. You will deliver a comprehensive, customer-focused service to service users, carers and health-care professionals, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the team., Suzann Alexander, Administration Officer. Requirements This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found . Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council. Responsibilities The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The Individual The successful candidate will benefit from the following: WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
  
  You are the kind of person who wants more out of your job. You understand that by contributing to your community, you help others remain part of it-and that makes your role truly important.
You will bring: - Excellent communication and customer-care skills - Patience, compassion and enthusiasm - Strong organisational skills and punctuality - A positive, flexible and team-focused approach