About the role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults through effective financial support?
We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader to manage the day-to-day operational delivery of the services of the Financial Assessment and Welfare Benefits Team, ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014, Care and Support Statutory Guidance.
In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Financial Support Service Manager and jointly with your co-team leader to lead a committed group of professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred financial support.
This is an exciting time to join the team, following a recent restructure to expand the team and service and this vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of the current post holder.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a strong background in social care and financial services, we’d love to hear from you.
Knowledge of Adult Social Care financial assessment in compliance with the Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) Regulations 2014 and a string knowledge base of welfare benefits is essential.
We are looking to appoint a highly organised, self-motivated and diligent individual with a strong background in adult social care financial assessment, who embraces the opportunity to enhance service delivery.
Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Flexitime scheme and agile working is in operation, and you will be expected to work at least 2 days per week in the office, based at 6 Knowsley Place.
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.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way
Benefits of working for Bury Council
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
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.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
Next steps
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Mr R Berry, FSS Service Manager via 0161 253 7438
Shortlisting will take place on week commencing 3rd November with interviews due to take place the same week or week commencing 10th November 2025.