Clerical Assistant - Criminal Justice - EAD07979
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Justice team based at Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch The post holder will undertake all aspects of the Justice Social Worker’s role. You will understand the importance of relational practice have personal qualities, professional skills and knowledge which will be applied and tested in all aspects of service delivery within a busy justice team.
The post holder will be part of a business support team and contrinute to the delivery of an efficient comprehensive clerical service across Justice providing a wide range of administrative assistance. This will include updating and maintaining information systems and procedures which ensure effective delivery of an administrative support function, including regular scrutiny to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data.The successful applicant will also be responsible for updating and maintaining systems and processes for the storage, retention and recovery of customer files and information in line with agreed protocols and legislative requirements. Experience of delivering a customer focused frontline response to both internal and external customers who utilise the services of the Justice team would be desirable
The post is open to internal and external applicants; the post is full time and permanent. If you require more information about the post please contact Jonathan Bradley (Team Manager) on (0141 578 8320).
PVG / Disclosure Scotland
The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria
Where the post you are applying for is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.
Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment.
In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by HR Services Lead.
Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary.
The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.
Charter of Commitment
The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:
- Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.
- Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with
- The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.
- We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.
- We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.
- We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)
- We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.
- We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.
Websites
www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/health-and-social-care