Financial Assessment

11 hours ago

Newbury, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

**Salary**

From £33,366 to £38,626 per annum (Grade H)

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Full Time

**Package**

Permanent

**Job category/type**

Adult Social Care

**Date posted**

07/05/2025

**Job reference**

REQ00000598

Are you an experienced financial assessment professional looking for a rewarding role within the public sector? West Berkshire Council is seeking a motivated Financial Assessment & Charging Officer to join our Adult Social Care Service, reporting to the Senior Financial Assessment & Charging Officer.

As a Financial Assessment & Charging Officer you will play a vital role in ensuring a consistent and fair approach when completing financial assessments, to promote affordable, sustainable support for people who require Adult Social Care services

**The Role**
Your key responsibilities will include:

- Explaining the Council's Charging for Adult Social Care Policy and undertaking financial assessments for individuals receiving adult social care services, ensuring accurate determination of charges and contributions.
- Processing financial information and maintaining accurate, comprehensive records.
- Providing welfare benefit advice and helping with benefit claims.
- Collaborating with other teams and stakeholders to ensure effective information sharing and resolution of queries.
- Maintaining an up to date working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and the Council's Charging for Adult Social care policy
- Experience in financial assessments within a social care environment
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation governing charging for care services
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
- Excellent attention to detail ensuring accuracy in all aspects of your work
- Effective organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a varied caseload and prioritise tasks effectively
- Commitment to continuous development of skills and knowledge

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

- Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
- Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career.

Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us

**Equal Opportunities**

**How to apply**

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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