Senior Finance Clerk

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week 

Salary: NJC Grade F SCP 19-24 £32,061 - £35,412 per annum

Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026 at 23:59

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Blackpool Council’s Social Care Benefits Team, supporting residents by calculating care contributions for both residential and non-residential services.

This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of the benefits system, excellent numerical accuracy, and a high level of attention to detail. Outstanding communication skills are essential, as you will provide customer-focused support to Blackpool residents over the phone and in writing.

The Social Care Benefits Team sits within Adult Social Care, which is currently on an improvement journey. You will play an important part in this work, contributing to service development and helping shape the future of the service.

We support hybrid working, with time split between Bickerstaffe House and home working.

Please refer to job description for further information and for an informal chat please contact Kyle Bithell on 01253 478763.

At this point in time we are not able to offer a Visa sponsorship in this role due to operational reasons.

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This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.