Role Summary & Benefits

Permanent
1 x Full time 37 hours per week
1 x Part time 30 hours per week

The Finance Team which support Childrens Social Care have 2 vacancies within their team.

The teams support children in care, care experienced young people, children in need, disabled children and kinship and adoption. Both roles will cover a variety of different areas giving the postholders wide exposure to some of the activities performed within the Childrens Social Care Finance Team

The 37 hours per week role will cover processing of invoices, managing grant payments, processing placement forms, dealing with queries and management of financial information.

The 30 hours per week role will cover processing of kinship carers weekly allowances, administering and reconciling petty cash, administering voluntary grants received by the Council on behalf of families in need, and administering a finance email mailbox and dealing with internal and external enquiries.

You will need to have an aptitude for ICT based systems including a good knowledge and application of spreadsheet, database and word processing packages.

The ability to communicate confidently and prioritise your workload is essential along with the capacity to work using your own initiative and have a flexible approach.

For an informal discussion please contact Paul Carter Paul.Carter@devon.gov.uk 

Interview Date: 16/09/2026

How to apply  
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.  

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. 

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.   
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• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.   
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.  
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.  
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.  
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).  
• This role requires a DBS disclosure. 

Key Responsibilities

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