Financial Assessment Officer
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
19/02/2025
Advert End Date:
26/02/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House, Peterborough
Salary:
£31,067 - £34,314
Further Information
Financial Assessment Officer
All about the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, positive and well organised individual to join our Adult Social Care Operations division in the role of Financial Assessment Officer.
The Financial Assessment team specialises in conducting financial assessments and welfare benefit checks for customers receiving council-funded care and support - prioritising a person-centred approach and providing expert advice and guidance on all care charging matters.
As a Financial Assessment Officer you will manage the end-to-end financial assessment process. Your responsibilities will include ensuring timely and accurate completion of new and review assessments through various means including telephone contact, postal form and face to face in the customer's home. Working independently and collaboratively, you'll engage with partner organisations, including the Department for Work and Pensions.
All about You
- You have excellent customer service and communication skills
- You have sound numeracy, ICT and problem-solving abilities
- You have an understanding of adult social care and charging.
- You are dedicated and enthusiastic
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
- Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics scheme
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.