Source Central Beds Council Category Finance Location You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month. Hours 23 Salary £28,598 - £31,022 per annum pro rata Job description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Financial Assessment Team. This is a dynamic and interesting role that plays a key part in ensuring all adult social care customers are financially assessed and to ensure income is collected for the Council. You will be part of a dedicated team where flexibility and commitment go a long way. We will give you the chance to develop new skills to progress and support you to find your greatness.
As a Financial Assessment Officer, You Will Be a Key Player In Ensuring All Adult Social Care Customers Are Financially Assessed And Charged Appropriately. As Part Of The Financial Assessment Team, You Will
* Undertake financial assessments for customers receiving social care and advise customers of the contribution they are required to make towards their care.
* Provide advice and support to customers and their representatives in all matters relating to the financial assessment process.
* Gather financial information from customers via telephone/in-person appointments.
* Ensure all customers required to contribute towards social care services are invoiced appropriately and that debts are paid.
* Undertake annual reassessments for all customers receiving social care services.
* Administer the deferred payment scheme for eligible customers.
* Provide advice and guidance to colleagues in relation to the financial assessment process.
About You
We are looking for an organised, proactive, customer focussed professional with:
* Experience in financial administration or public sector finance.
* Knowledge of welfare benefits and the Care Act 2014.
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisation skills.
* The ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across teams.
* Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and capable of producing clear and concise correspondence to social care customers.
* A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.
Closing date: 25/01/26
How to apply
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