Finance Officer - Eccles, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

Northern Care Alliance NHS Group

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Eccles, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job overview:

An opportunity has arisen with the Adult Social Care, Client Affairs & Client Finance Team and we are now looking to recruit to the post of Finance Officer.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, well organised and is committed to joining a team who support vulnerable service users.

Although this is advertised as a Finance role, this role is about supporting vulnerable people who are unable to manage their own finances and therefore would be suited to someone who has experience of this kind or skills they can transfer into this role.

Knowledge of the welfare benefits system would also be beneficial as you will also be required to support people in making benefit claims.

Understanding of appointee-ship and deputy-ships processes would also benefit the successful applicant as you will be required to assist in processing referrals for clients who require this support.

Main duties of the job:

You will possess a positive, enthusiastic and energetic approach, along with an acceptance to working flexibly, being open and contributing to change.

In addition to this you must also possess the skills required to deal with clients whose financial affairs we manage in an understanding, caring and sympathetic manner.

We are also looking for someone who is resilient and self motivated with a strong work ethic that enjoys working as part of a team.

This role is 37.5 hours each week Monday to Friday with some flexibility so long as the core business hours of 08:30 to 16:30 are covered.

There is currently some hybrid working within this role.

Working for our organisation:

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation.

Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults.

Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Person specification:

Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
ECDL or equivalent computer literacy skills experience

Experience:

Essential criteria:

Experience of working within a financial background
Experience in using Microsoft packages knowledge of Word, Excel & Outlook
Experience and or ability to make payments using a banking system

Desirable criteria:

Understanding of and interest in the work undertaken by the Client Affairs team i.e. the administration of finances for vulnerable service users

Skills:

Essential criteria:

Ability to input financial data with accuracy demonstrating attention to detail
Exposure to demanding and stressed service users or their representatives regarding finances
Able to work under pressure demonstrating resilience and selfmotivation when dealing with a diverse client group
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in person and on the telephone
Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills, always putting the clients at the heart of everything you do
Ability to communicate with vulnerable and diverse client group
Able to demonstrate excellent team working skills
Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision
Ability to evaluate and analyse financial information for the purpose of budgeting client income and expenditure
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines

Knowledge:

Desirable criteria:

Knowledge around Appointeeship and Court of Protection Deputyship processes
Knowledge and or understanding of DWP benefits and systems
Knowledge and or experience of supporting vulnerable service users ideally within an adult social care setting

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