Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults through effective financial support?
About the role
The Adult Social Care Financial Support Service are looking to appoint a Financial Assessment and Benefits Officer. This is an exciting time to join the team, following a recent restructure to expand the team and service and this vacancy has arisen following a recent internal promotion within the team.
The Financial Assessment and Benefits Service is responsible for conducting financial assessments with people who are eligible to receive Adult Social Care Services to determine the contribution an individual is required to make towards the cost of their care. By evaluating each person's financial circumstances, including income, savings, and assets, the Financial Assessment Team ensures that contributions are fair and in line with national and local policies.
The team's assessments are vital for enabling access to care and support services without financial strain. They determine eligibility for funding, ensuring necessary support is provided. The Financial Assessment Team at Bury Council upholds equity and transparency, making sure financial contributions are fair and sustainable.
We are looking to appoint a self-motivated and diligent individual, who embraces the opportunity to work independently to undertake the assessments, is confident in liaising with various stakeholders and also thrives in a collaborative environment, being part of wider team, sharing knowledge and contributing to meet the overall team objectives.
Knowledge of the Care Act, Adult Social Care policy and Bury ASC systems and procedures would be advantageous.
Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Flexitime scheme and agile working is operation and therefore you will be expected to work at least 2 days per week in the office, based at 6KP, to attend Team Meetings.
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.
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We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
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Next steps
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the FSS Service Manager, or one of the Financial Assessment and Welfare Benefits Team Leaders via 0161 253 7438
Shortlisting will take place on week commencing 5th January 2026 with interviews due to take place between Monday 12th and Wednesday 14th January 2026 [final date to be confirmed].