Financial Assessment Officer - 12 month FTC Maternity Cover

Role Purpose

Tower Hamlets is one of the fastest growing, culturally vibrant, and diverse areas in the country and as a council we are continuously striving to provide the highest quality services for our residents.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking, self-motivated, and committed individual to join the Financial Assessment team within the Resource Directorate and bring their skills and knowledge of residential/nursing and charging community-based services.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for conducting a means tested financial assessment of the financial affairs of clients who are eligible for Residential, Nursing, Extra care, and Non-Residential services to determine their ability to contribute towards the cost of the care being provided in line with the Care Act 2014.

Requirements

Knowledge and or understanding of the Department for Works and Pension criteria for accessing appropriate State Benefits is required.
Manage high volumes and conflicting priorities.
Strong numerical and IT skills.
Providing guidance and support with Financial Assessment cases to Social Workers, Health Professionals, Clients, and their Representatives.
Demonstrate a variety of communication skills to ensure the best interests of our clients are always managed.
Working in a systematic and methodical way.

What we Offer

Generous annual leave allowance.
Flexible working,
Hybrid working.
Learning and Development opportunities.
And much more.

Please ensure that you read the attached Job description and Person Specification before applying for this role.

Shortlisting will take place - W/C 29 April 2024

Interviews will take place - W/C 06 May 2024

Please note we reserve the right to close this job early should have we sufficient applications. Therefore, you are encouraged to completed your application form as soon as possible.