Financial Assessment Officer - Wrexham, United Kingdom - Wrexham County Borough Council

Wrexham County Borough Council

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Wrexham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Description:

INCOME MAXIMISATION UNIT:

FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OFFICER
G06 £24,054 - £25,409 per annum/ pro rata (pay award pending)

2 Posts

1 Post 37 Hours per week

1 Post 22.12 Hours

Internal Only

Due to internal reorganisation we are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Financial Assessment Team as a Financial Assessment Officer.

The Financial Assessment Team is responsible for undertaking Financial Assessments on behalf of all citizens who receive funded support from the Council.

The Team oversees over 600 active placements within Care Homes placed both locally and nationwide and is responsible for payments exceeding £24million each year to these Care Homes, as well as generating income secured against properties.

Additionally we also generate income for care provided at home via monthly invoicing.

You will ensure that all new and review assessments are completed in a timely and accurate way and are compliant with the current legislation.

You will work independently and as part of a team and be able to engage and work alongside a number of partner organisations including Care Homes and Department for Work and Pensions.

You do not need to have previously worked in finance, however we are looking for an individual familiar with the pressures of a fast-paced working environment where deadlines need to be met and staff can work proactively and independently.

You must have suitable experience in using Microsoft packages, e.g.

Word, Excel:

should possess excellent verbal, written, numerical and communication skills; demonstrate a competent understanding of Wrexham Council's Charging policy on Paying for Care and associated requirements of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

This is an opportunity for those seeking to learn or increase their knowledge of paying for social care procedures and the connections to the work of welfare rights, appointeeship, care management and corporate finance.

We offer flexible working hours, appropriate training and development, up to 31 days annual leave and an excellent pension scheme.

Interviews are likely to be held 2 weeks after the closing date.