Job Description
Financial Assessment Team Leader needed in Southampton, £20.98ph PAYE - 5273345
You will ideally have -
* A Levels or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
* Knowledge of processes and procedures relating to social care finance.
* Knowledge of the calculations and criteria against which individual’s finances are assessed.
* Awareness and knowledge of financial support options available regarding social care.
* Experience of undertaking technical administrative work.
* Experience of providing advice and information to service users.
* Ability to provide advice and information, and to communicate efficiently with a range of service
* users and stakeholders using empathy and tact.
* Ability to manage workload and reprioritise tasks according to need and urgency
Work with clients and/or their representatives (in person or indirectly) to calculate the amount a client should contribute to the cost of their social care services by determining their capital, property and income for charging purposes, some of which can be complex and require Legal input.Liaise with clients and/or their representatives, care management staff and managers, providers and internal teams to ensure clients’ financial assessments and related charges are applied equitably and in accordance with national and local regulation and policyWorking with care managers and Service Development staff to provide specialist advice helping a client understand charges and the options available to them such as top-ups and deferred payments, including encouraging them to repay any debts they may have to ASC for their contributions• Support individuals to access welfare benefits where they are eligible but not claiming• Ensuring that any suspected Adult Protection Safeguarding issues are escalated through appropriatechannels• Signposting clients to independent financial advice when appropriate• Provide procedural advice and support to social work teams, ASC senior managers, clients and their relatives on financial assessments, contributions and welfare benefits
This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number.
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