Financial Assessment Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
12/05/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/06/2023 12:00
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Financial Assessments Team, Town Hall and Civic Offices
Further Information
Financial Assessment Officer
(Financial Assessments Team, Town Hall and Civic Offices)
£24,496 pa
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the Financial Assessment Team in South Tyneside Council.
The role will involve calculating personal contributions towards the cost of services in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance. You will also undertake Appointee and Court of Protection applications in respect of those people who are unable to manage their financial affairs due to mental incapacity and have no-one else who can support them with this.
Applicants will ideally have experience of working in a financial assessment or welfare benefits environment; they should also be able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. In addition, you will be expected to communicate with a wide range of people both within and external to the Council.
For further information, please contact Christine Bibby on Tel: (0191) 424 4513 or e-mail: christine.bibby@southtyneside.gov.uk
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
Closing date: Noon, 2 June 2023.
Interviews will take place on 15 or 16 June 2023.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.