Total 29 Junior Executive level Administrative / Clerical job vacancies in Perth, PH1 5GD

Job Description

Clerical Assistant - PKC12084
£23,819 - £24,889
Business Services, 2 High Street, Perth

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to work in the Council Building in 2 High Street. Perth, within Business Services supporting Services for Children, Young People & Justice.

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Business Assistant with excellent customer service skills who is keen to embrace the variety of work that happens within this small team.

The type of core skills we are looking from you are, for example:

• Knowledge and experience of working with MS Office 365
• Excellent typing/word processing skills (including formatting reports which can contain detailed information relating to young people and their family circumstance)
• Working on databases i.e. updating social work records on the social care system
• Placing orders through the Council’s PECOS system and process invoices for payment
• Assisting in events management
• Assisting in managing equipment

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs. We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Jennifer Cooper, Business and Management Officer on 01738 477449.

When applying for this post, please provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

For more information about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland, look at our Jobs, careers and employment page.

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Care Support Worker (Personal Assistant)

Location: Perth, PH2 8DX.
Salary: £12.00 per hour.
Contract: Part time, 20 hours / week and overnight support shifts available.

Are you interested in working for an award-winning social care charity?

Personal Assistants (Support Workers) have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the people we support. No two days are the same for our Personal Assistants but what we can guarantee is that you will be supporting someone with a learning disability to achieve their goals and outcomes - whatever they may be!

Each person we support has different support needs, so your support worker role may include assisting them with various aspects of personal care, moving and handling or positive behavioural support whilst expanding their social networks and connections.

Michael lives in his own tenancy and needs support to keep his house and garden looking nice. He is a very busy man who works on the farm three days each week. He also likes to keep busy swimming, walking and visiting friends on other farms. In the evening he likes to relax with his ipad, watch a movie, go swimming or visit friends.

Michael's staff support him with all aspects of his life, including shopping, cooking, appointments etc. The hours are 16-hour shifts with overnight support. Michael enjoys his life and needs staff who can drive his car so that they can go for drives and get out and about.

Michael likes staff who listen to him and are fun!

About You

If you think you share the same interests and have the commitment, dedication, and above all, desire to support individuals to get the most out of life and become an inclusive member of society; then please apply now!

Enable needs you and your values to help us create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

You don't need experience in care to start your social care career with Enable. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills. Wherever your journey has taken you up until now, join us, and together we will forge a new path in what could potentially be the most rewarding role you have ever had!

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

* The ability to adapt your communication style in order to develop successful and enjoyable relationships with the people we support.
* The commitment to work with individuals through their personal support plans to ensure people achieve their goals and outcomes and celebrate their successes.
* A positive and flexible outlook to your work, and be able to work on your own and as part of a team.

If this is, you, then please click the link to apply now. Every person we support has their own hobbies and interests, likes and dislikes, which is reflected in our person-centred recruitment processes. So, please give us as much detail about you to allow us to carry out our bespoke matching service.

About Us

We believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:

* Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
* Introduction to autism
* Epilepsy awareness
* Moving and Handling
* Adult support and protection
* Child support and protection
* First Aid
* Positive Behaviour Support

We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:

* Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme*
* Season Ticket Loans*

Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity's mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.

Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.

Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of their start date.

*terms & conditions apply

Position: Commercial Administrator
Location: Perth
Salary: £24,000
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

About the Role:
We are recruiting a Commercial Administrator for a renowned new home developer based in Perth. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to join a dynamic team. You will play a key role in supporting various departments with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support across multiple departments, including sales, construction, and customer service.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of reports, documents, and presentations.
- Manage and maintain accurate records and databases.
- Handle phone calls, emails, and correspondence efficiently.
- Coordinate meetings, appointments, and schedules.
- Assist in the preparation of contracts, purchase orders, and other relevant documentation.
- Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and coordination.
- Perform general office duties such as filing, scanning, and copying.

Key Skills & Attributes:
- Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within the property or construction industry.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

How to Apply:
If you are a motivated individual with the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position to Jordan.garden@Search.co.uk

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.