Job Description
Job Vacancy
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We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Business Services Operational Support and Finance Team. You will be responsible for providing effective financial support to a number of Council services.
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Responsibilities include processing financial assessments, raising purchase orders, issuing contracts, raising and payment of invoices and reconciling accounts for care home placements. Also, the administration and record keeping of Free School Meals & Education Maintenance Allowance.
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All of this work requires you to work to tight deadlines. You will be maintaining information in software systems, databases and generating letters and other documents in the course of your duties.
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KNOWLEDGE
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Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above to include Mathematics and English, or equivalent.
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Knowledge of supervisory skills; Word-processing/spreadsheet/keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative for these skills.
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Previous office experience, demonstrating a working knowledge of the relevant procedures; communication, relevant software and computer skills.
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CLOSING DATE - Sunday 25th May 2025
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INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th June 2025
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Job Advert
Position Title: Senior Support Assistant
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Directorate: Place
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Location: Fairfield House
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Contract Status: Fixed Term until 30th November 2025
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Hours of Work: 36 hours per week
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Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
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Weeks per year: 52
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Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
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Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £27,106.47 per annum.
Responsibilities
Compliance with the mandatory Cabinet Office PSN (Public Sector Network) Code of Connection requires the Council to meet a baseline personal security standard. This requires completion of a disclosure check for all employees who can access official information. The fee for this PSN Disclosure check will be met by the council.
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
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If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.