Senior Support Assistant - MID06807

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a motivated Senior Support Assistant to provide financial support across various services. The role involves processing financial assessments, managing invoices, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates should have strong literacy and numeracy skills, and prior office experience is preferred. This fixed-term position offers 36 hours per week with a competitive salary starting at £27,106.47 per annum.

Qualifications

• Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills.
• Previous office experience demonstrating relevant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Processing financial assessments and raising purchase orders.
• Maintaining information in software systems and databases.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Clerical Skills

Education

Minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes

SVQ 2 or equivalent

Tools

Word-processing

Spreadsheet

Keyboard Skills

Job description

Job Vacancy

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.

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.

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.

Knowledge

Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three standard grades level 3 passes or above, including Mathematics and English, or equivalent.

Knowledge of supervisory skills; Word-processing/spreadsheet/keyboard and clerical skills; SVQ 2 or equivalent is an acceptable alternative for these skills.

Previous office experience demonstrating a working knowledge of relevant procedures, communication, and computer skills.

Important Dates

• Closing date: Sunday 25th May 2025
• Interview dates: Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th June 2025

Job Details

Position Title: Senior Support Assistant

Directorate: Place

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 30th November 2025

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Weeks per year: 52

Successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale, with a minimum salary of £27,106.47 per annum for 36 hours/week over 52 weeks.

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 includes completing a disclosure check for all employees accessing official information, with the fee covered by the council.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying or accessing attached documents, or require reasonable adjustments due to a disability, please call 0131 271 3063 and speak to a member of the Recruitment Team, citing the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is undergoing a transformation to improve service delivery. Some existing employees may be offered suitable alternative employment within the Council, and internal candidates may be prioritized for some vacancies. Internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider pool, which may slightly delay application outcomes.

If you are a trainee in a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are a care-experienced young person who was previously looked after, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria.