Do you want to play your part in making a real difference to others?
Do you want to join a friendly, flexible and passionate team?
Are you up for a new and exciting challenge?
If yes,
then we would love to hear from you Welcome to Governance & Business Support (GBS), part of Rochdale’s award-winning Adult Care Services department. It’s an exciting time across Adult Care Services, and due to the expansion of the team, we have a number of new posts available. Our workforce is our biggest asset and we are looking for amazing people who share our vision and values to join our team. We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking person to join our team as a Financial Assessment & Advice Officer
Why us? Here in Governance and Business Support (GBS), we are the ‘engine room’ of Adult Care and play an essential role in making sure the department runs and operates effectively and efficiently at all times. We are a friendly and dynamic team, which takes pride in everything we do to ensure our services continue to be of an excellent and high-quality standard. Our Financial Assessment & Advice Officers are essential to our service delivery and play a key role in making sure we provide efficient and effective support services across adult care. You will get real job satisfaction and will be supported by our amazing staff team. Benefits include: Salary & Progression:
We offer a competitive starting salary and annual incremental progression. With the opportunity of career progression to Grade 5 (£27,711 - £30,060) when relevant skills required. Flexible working arrangements:
We offer a hybrid working model which allows our staff to work flexibly, with a combination of home and office working. Working environment:
You will be based in the modern and vibrant Number One Riverside, located in the heart of Rochdale, and adjacent to the new Riverside Retail development. Leave Entitlement:
You will be offered a generous holiday allowance of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays. In addition, our employees' annual leave entitlement will increase by an additional 5 days after five years’ service. Work Life Balance Scheme:
We also offer a flexible work-life balance scheme which allows you to accrue hours and take up to an additional 12 days off each year, without impacting on your annual leave entitlement. Teams:
You will have the opportunity to work across supportive and friendly teams, giving our staff opportunities to experience new areas and develop their skills. Training & Development:
We are invested in our staff and encourage your continued professional development with a range of opportunities and training on offer. Travel & Accessibility:
We are located and easily accessible to nearby transport links to make it easier to travel via metro link, bus, and train. Pension:
You will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). What we’re looking for? To give you a feel for the role, we have outlined some of the core skills and attributes we are looking for: You will be an effective multi-tasker with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. You will be motivated and forward-thinking, who can demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm. You will be a team player. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will have excellent ICT skills and be able to use a range of packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook. You will have real attention to detail and be able to maintain accurate and detailed records using both manual and electronic systems. This post represents a good career opportunity with the potential to progress to a Grade 5 (£27,711 - £30,060) upon gaining relevant skills. Interested? We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or queries about this post or would like to know more about our teams, please email
employeeresourcing@rochdale.gov.uk . To apply for this job role please complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the person specification of the job role. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to a DBS check. For external candidates to be eligible to apply for this post, you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale. Interviews to be held on
Monday 24th February 2025
and
Tuesday 25th February 2025 .
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then we would love to hear from you Welcome to Governance & Business Support (GBS), part of Rochdale’s award-winning Adult Care Services department. It’s an exciting time across Adult Care Services, and due to the expansion of the team, we have a number of new posts available. Our workforce is our biggest asset and we are looking for amazing people who share our vision and values to join our team. We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking person to join our team as a Financial Assessment & Advice Officer
Why us? Here in Governance and Business Support (GBS), we are the ‘engine room’ of Adult Care and play an essential role in making sure the department runs and operates effectively and efficiently at all times. We are a friendly and dynamic team, which takes pride in everything we do to ensure our services continue to be of an excellent and high-quality standard. Our Financial Assessment & Advice Officers are essential to our service delivery and play a key role in making sure we provide efficient and effective support services across adult care. You will get real job satisfaction and will be supported by our amazing staff team. Benefits include: Salary & Progression:
We offer a competitive starting salary and annual incremental progression. With the opportunity of career progression to Grade 5 (£27,711 - £30,060) when relevant skills required. Flexible working arrangements:
We offer a hybrid working model which allows our staff to work flexibly, with a combination of home and office working. Working environment:
You will be based in the modern and vibrant Number One Riverside, located in the heart of Rochdale, and adjacent to the new Riverside Retail development. Leave Entitlement:
You will be offered a generous holiday allowance of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays. In addition, our employees' annual leave entitlement will increase by an additional 5 days after five years’ service. Work Life Balance Scheme:
We also offer a flexible work-life balance scheme which allows you to accrue hours and take up to an additional 12 days off each year, without impacting on your annual leave entitlement. Teams:
You will have the opportunity to work across supportive and friendly teams, giving our staff opportunities to experience new areas and develop their skills. Training & Development:
We are invested in our staff and encourage your continued professional development with a range of opportunities and training on offer. Travel & Accessibility:
We are located and easily accessible to nearby transport links to make it easier to travel via metro link, bus, and train. Pension:
You will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). What we’re looking for? To give you a feel for the role, we have outlined some of the core skills and attributes we are looking for: You will be an effective multi-tasker with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. You will be motivated and forward-thinking, who can demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm. You will be a team player. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will have excellent ICT skills and be able to use a range of packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook. You will have real attention to detail and be able to maintain accurate and detailed records using both manual and electronic systems. This post represents a good career opportunity with the potential to progress to a Grade 5 (£27,711 - £30,060) upon gaining relevant skills. Interested? We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or queries about this post or would like to know more about our teams, please email
employeeresourcing@rochdale.gov.uk . To apply for this job role please complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the person specification of the job role. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to a DBS check. For external candidates to be eligible to apply for this post, you must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale. Interviews to be held on
Monday 24th February 2025
and
Tuesday 25th February 2025 .
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