Peripatetic Administration Assistant

Scottish Borders Council; Galashiels; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - GBP 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Galashiels seeks a motivated Peripatetic Administration Assistant. This part-time role includes providing essential support across education and social services, handling front-office tasks, and tracking payments. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/D in a related discipline or equivalent experience and be adaptable to varying environments. Flexibility to work both in the office and remotely is offered, with some travel required across the Scottish Borders.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support in diverse environments.
• Ability to manage front-office tasks such as handling calls and visitors.
• Knowledge of social work admin tasks including police concern and referral forms.

Responsibilities

• Manage calls, visitors, and shared inboxes to provide front-office support.
• Maintain attendance records and take minutes during meetings.
• Assist in financial tasks such as managing client funds.

Skills

Administration support

Record keeping

Minute taking

Social Work administration tasks

Education

HNC/D in a related discipline or equivalent experience

Job description

# Peripatetic Administration Assistant - Langlee CentreRef no:: SBO09796Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 22/02/2026Location:: Langlee Centre, Marigold Drive, Langlee, Galashiels, TD1 2LPSalary:: £16,717.23 - £18,089.89 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 22.5 hours per week## Job DetailsGrade: 5AHourly Rate: £13.26 - £13.96Salary: £16717.23 - £18089.89 per annumHours: 22.5Contract Duration: Permanent## Role PurposeWe’re looking for a motivated and adaptable Administration Assistant to join our Peripatetic Admin Team, providing vital emergency, ad hoc, and flexible admin support across Education, Social Work, and Infrastructure & Environment services within the Scottish Borders.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, learning new systems, and supporting different teams to deliver high‑quality public services.You’ll step in where support is needed most, helping services run smoothly by taking on tasks such as:Front‑office support – managing calls, visitors, and shared inboxesAttendance and record keepingMinute taking and meeting administrationSocial Work admin tasks, including police concern and referral formsSharing skills and supporting improved ways of workingYou’ll also work closely with team colleagues on tasks that may include:Managing AllPay and client/locality fundsTracking and reconciling paymentsSupporting service improvement projectsThis is a mobile role, and regular travel across the Scottish Borders is required. When on‑site cover isn’t needed, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home or from a local office.We plan schedules in advance wherever possible, though short‑notice changes can occur as part of the team’s responsive approach.## EssentialHNC/D in a related discipline, or other relevant qualification OR equivalent experience, knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the role.## Informal EnquiriesInformal enquiries may be made to Eilidh McGill at [e-mail] Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement