South Lanarkshire Council
F&C 4957 - G1 Clerical Assistant (604122)
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F&C 4957 - G1 Clerical Assistant (604122)
Clerical Assistant (Community Wellbeing Team)
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 14 July 2026 at 11:55PM
About the Role
Location: David Dale House, Blantyre
Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent
Work Pattern:
- Monday – Thursday: 8.45am – 4.45pm
- Friday: 8.45am – 4.15pm
Salary: £25,183 – £27,063 per year
About the Service: Money Matters Advice Service require a Clerical Assistant to support their Community Wellbeing Team in David Dale House. You will contribute to the delivery of financial advice services by:
- Providing a call-handling service and digital response service.
- Utilising current communication and IT systems to assist in client interactions.
- Demonstrating strong customer service experience, call handling expertise, communication skills, and interpersonal abilities.
Essential Requirements:
- Must have relevant IT skills.
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a busy team.
- Full training will be provided to the successful applicant.
Application Process
Before applying:
✅ Please read the full advert before submitting. ✅ Do not submit a CV externally—these will not be considered as part of the SLC process.
Internal Applicants: Must apply via Opportunity Marketplace.
Application Submissions:
You must answer the following questions as part of your application and upload them under Supporting Documents:
Provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the following behaviours framework:
- Efficient
- Flexible
- Leading
- Working with Others
- Performing
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Key Notes
⚠ _selection process: Preferred candidates may be required to assist the recruitment team if needed to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. Failure to complete checks within a reasonable timeframe may lead to withdrawal from the process.
🚫 Canvassing Policy: Direct or indirect canvassing of Elected Members or Council employees regarding this appointment will disqualify applicants.
Legislative Requirements
Disclosure Checks:
This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
You will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure Check, with a formal offer contingent on passing this.
For further details: http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Overseas Criminal Record Checks:
Required for applicants:
- Born outside the UK or have lived/worked outside the UK, Ireland, or Commonwealth countries for >3 months in last 10 years.
Applicants must provide evidence of an Overseas Criminal Records Check, translated into English by authorised sources (police, judicial authorities, etc.). The check must confirm no history/pending criminal proceedings.
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Equal Opportunities & Inclusion Statement
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from:
- All sectors of the community.
- Under-represented groups, including those with:
- A disability.
- Care experienced backgrounds.
- BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic).
- Armed Forces connections (service leavers, veterans, reservists).
- New Scots (recently arrived UK workers).
💡 Disability Confident & Armed Forces Standards:
- The Council guarantees an interview to all disabled applicants meeting the essential criteria.
- Service leavers/families, veterans, reservists meeting criteria will also be guaranteed an interview.
Employee Benefits
As part of your role, you will be entitled to:
- Enrolment in the award-winning local government pension scheme.
- Optional Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Auto-Enrolment) scheme to increase pensions.
- 4.5 weeks’ (33 days) annual leave (pro-rata for part-time).
- Public holiday allowance (up to 10 days).
- Occupational sick pay.
- Family-friendly policies, including flexible working and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
Additional Perks:
- Employee discounts (e.g., cinema, local services).
- Range of supporting benefits:
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Physiotherapy services.
- Employee Assistance Program (practical & emotional support).
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