Income & Assessment Officer

Seven Social Care are currently recruiting for an Income And Assessment Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council

You will assist the Team Leader in ensuring that the Income & Assessment Team provides an efficient and effective service to service users.  This is achieved by collating accurate financial information from service users in order to undertake timely financial assessments in respect of residential/nursing and non-residential services as well as child related financial assessments. You will also provide appropriate benefits advice to maximise service users’ income.

A satisfactory Basic DBS check will be required after commencement in post

The majority of the training is office based however the role itself is hybrid working with usually one or two days in the office on a rota basis.  There is some flexibility around the rota and office based days.

This is an interim post initially for 6 months.

The role:

Maintain a detailed working knowledge of guidance and regulations relating to charging for residential and non-residential services

Maintain an up to date knowledge of policies and procedures in respect of allowances payable in respect of children and young people

Maintain a detailed working knowledge of all aspects of welfare benefit policy, rates, practice and law

Oversee the accurate collation of service user financial information in order to complete timely financial assessment purposes

Applicant Requirements:

Experience: Experience of working within a financial environment. Must have previous administrative experience which includes dealing with the public.

Qualifications: 5 GSCEs at grades A-C (including Mathematics & English) and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a suitable field such as Finance, Administration or Management

Compliance: Right to Work in the UK, basic DBS

Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Working with Seven Resourcing:

Established in 2011, Seven Resourcing is a leading provider of professionals to county councils, charities, hospitals, care homes and private organisations across the UK.

Seven is the recruitment service that guarantees experienced, qualified, and available staff exactly when you need them. Our expert talent acquisition team seamlessly connect professionals to all areas of social care; including Children and Adults, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Community, Support Work and everything in between.

After being shortlisted for multiple awards in 2018, we are proud of our nationwide reputation for providing a world-class recruitment service that is underpinned by honesty, integrity, and attention to detail.

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