Business Support Secretary

Overview

To provide efficient and effective administrative support for the Children & Families and Justice Social Work service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support for the service.
• Undertake tasks and processes to support the work.
• Provide confidential administrative support to the Placement Services Team.
• Participate in the Council’s employee review and development programme.

The Individual

• Significant experience in administrative work, including figure work and data entry.
• Experience in a busy office environment using relevant technology.
• 4 SQA National 5 grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English and Maths.
• Recognised qualifications for word processing and spreadsheets, e.g., ECDL.
• High level of accuracy in work.
• Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Possess excellent analytical, evaluative, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
• Understanding and demonstration of key inter-personal skills.
• Willingness to accept direction and develop effective working relationships.

Working Conditions

You may need to travel between various work locations within Moray, typically by car.

Capacity to deal with emotionally difficult situations may be required.

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