Residential Bursar

**About Us**
WSCC operate a range of children’s homes which provide a diverse range of services to some of the most vulnerable and ‘at risk’ children in the County, ranging in age from 7 to 18 years. These services include full time care (Looked After Children), short breaks, shared care, outreach services, day care and access to clubs and activities in the homes. The children looked after within our homes present varying levels of risk to themselves and others. The services we provide to those not looked after on a full-time basis have a significant and direct impact in reducing the risk of familial breakdown.

Our aim at WSCC is to put the children first and secure the best outcomes for them by listening to their needs and ensuring they have a voice and are heard. All children in residential care should be loved, happy, healthy, safe from harm and able to develop, thrive and fulfil their potential. It is our responsibility to ensure that this happens.

**About The Job** Salary: £27,334 to £29,777 per annum**
**Working Pattern: Full time (37 hours per week)**
**Contract Length: Fixed Term for a year to cover Maternity Leave**
**Location**:Based in Cuckfield, Haywards Heath but also to cover in Crawley**

We are seeking a passionate individual with excellent organisational and a strong customer service ethic and a "can do" attitude to support our Children's Residential Homes.

As a Bursar, you will work to support a group of residential homes around all day to day financial responsibilities. You will be responsible for detailed monitoring of Home's accounts, advising on the reason for an implication of variances and any recommendations. You will manage petty cash and ensure appropriate use of the Home's bank accounts, process orders and approve payments ensuring correct financial control is applied.

You will be required to undertake all required training appropriate to your role, including basic training in relation to communication with and care of children, including awareness of Team Teach which supports children to be safe and safeguarding.

**Experience and Skills** About you**

To succeed at this role, you will need to use your great communication skills to liaise effectively with a range of customers and colleagues, providing specialist financial service and advice to a range of people, including explaining complex information. You will be driven and committed to work independently and as part of a team to support the Homes whilst working to high standard and within agreed timescales, using your own initiative where required to resolve any issues.

**For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.**

**Rewards and Benefits**
As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:
In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:A competitive salary
- **25** days annual leave + bank holidays
- A generous pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
- Flexible working
- A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and many more)
- Free access to employee assistance programmes
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
- A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives

For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our **Rewards and Benefits** page.

**Further Information**
The reference number for this role is **CAFHE04584**.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact:
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you

Job Reference: CAFHE04584