Financial Assessment Officer, 37hpw
(Financial Assessments Team, Town Hall and Civic Offices) £27,711 pa Fixed Term contract for 12 months Required to cover Maternity leave 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 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. For those posts where there is a requirement to either work in or enter a Care Quality Commission Regulated Care Home (CQC) it would be preferred but optional, that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medical exempt) as a condition of employment. Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail. Closing date: Noon, 14 February 2025 Interviews will take place on 27 February 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr
(Financial Assessments Team, Town Hall and Civic Offices) £27,711 pa Fixed Term contract for 12 months Required to cover Maternity leave 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 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. For those posts where there is a requirement to either work in or enter a Care Quality Commission Regulated Care Home (CQC) it would be preferred but optional, that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medical exempt) as a condition of employment. Please note that if you apply for this role, all communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, please ensure you check your junk mail. Closing date: Noon, 14 February 2025 Interviews will take place on 27 February 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr
