Care Charging Caseworker - Halifax, United Kingdom - Calderdale Council

Calderdale Council

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Halifax, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Application closing date
09/02/202- Location
Halifax

Scale 5 - £24,496 - £26,845 per annum

37 hours per week, 12 month fixed term contract

Council

Job description
Post Ref: CC426
What will you be doing?
Working with customers or their appointed representatives to obtain and analyse financial information to calculate how much they need to pay towards the cost of care and support.
Inputting financial information using the Council's computerised systems to process community and residential care charges.
Identifying welfare benefits that may be available to claim and take follow up action.
Supporting customers, their representatives and social care practitioners to resolve care charge queries.

What knowledge, skills, and experience do you need?

Demonstrate a knowledge of the Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) Regulations, the Care and Support (Deferred Payment) Regulations and the care and support statutory guidance.
Proven ability to use computerised systems to interrogate information and accurately input data.
Able to work with mínimal supervision, organising and prioritising your workload

Why should you work for us?

There's a supportive feel to our team; we have approachable and supportive managers who have an open door and are willing to listen.
We are proud to offer an environment that is rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Calderdale.
We provide a generous annual leave entitlement which increases by 5 days after 5 years' service with the organisation.
Homeworking is a key feature of this role, attending other work places as required. Our excellent technology and equipment will enable you to connect and collaborate from anywhere.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date:

9th February 2023

Interviews: w/c 6th March 2023
We may utilise digital interview methods. On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.