Financial Assessment Officer
- wrexham, wales, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
- Full time
- £26 - £36 Per Hour
Job Description
37 hours per week
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 £30million 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 32 days annual leave and an excellent pension scheme.
A DBS is required for this position.
Interviews are likely to be held 2 weeks after the closing date.
Wrexham Council operates an interview guarantee scheme for suitably qualified candidates with disabilities.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.
Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
About Us
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The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.
Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it's a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).
Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.
The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).
Employee benefits include:
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave up to 32 days
- Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
- Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
- Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
- Health & well-being resources, for example:
- Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
- Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
- Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
- In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
- Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
- Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
- Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
- Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
- Legal, financial and consumer advice
Our Council Plan ) sets out our priorities for this period and we deliver these by following the Nolan Values of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership) as well as our own Corporate Values:
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