Financial Assessments Team Manager (INTERNAL ONLY)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
05/08/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 20/08/2026 12:00
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
Financial Assessments Team, Town Hall and Civic Offices
Further Information
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
This post is restricted to current employees of the Council
Financial Assessments Team Manager
(Financial Assessments, Town Hall and Civic Offices)
£48,226 pa
We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to manage our Financial Assessments Team within Adult Social Care. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring residents receive fair and accurate financial assessments while safeguarding vulnerable adults and supporting statutory responsibilities under the Care Act.
As Team Manager, you will have expert knowledge of adult social care legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and its provisions relating to charging for social care services, as well as the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
You will bring substantial experience of working with Court of Protection Orders, the Office of the Public Guardian and financial institutions, together with a strong understanding of financial protection arrangements for vulnerable adults.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialist team, influence service development, and contribute to delivering high-quality outcomes for residents across South Tyneside.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience of managing performance and service delivery.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- The ability to interpret and apply complex legislation.
- A commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
If you are an experienced manager with a strong background in adult social care financial assessments and financial protection, we would welcome your application.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Anthony Newham, ASC Business Manager on (0191) 4246252 or Anthony.Newham@southtyneside.gov.uk
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
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.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Closing date: Noon, 20 August 2026
Interviews are to take place week commencing 31 August 2026
Please note
This job is closed for applications.