Financial Assessment Officer (Local Authority)

<p><strong>Assessment Officer - Financial Assessments</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Wembley (Hybrid Working)<strong>Contract:</strong> Temporary - Immediate Start (minimum until October)<strong>Hours:</strong> Full Time<strong>Positions Available:</strong> 2</p><p><strong>Pay Rates:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>PAYE:</strong> £18.65 per hour</li><li><strong>Umbrella:</strong> £24.56 per hour (will consider up to £28 umbrella for right candidate)</li></ul><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>A local authority based in <strong>Wembley</strong> is seeking <strong>two experienced Assessment Officers</strong> to join their Financial Assessments team on a temporary basis. This is an <strong>immediate start</strong> role with an initial booking until <strong>at least October</strong>, with potential for extension.</p><p>You will be responsible for completing <strong>financial assessments for council residents</strong>, primarily in relation to <strong>care packages</strong>, and assessing benefits such as <strong>Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefits</strong>. The role will also involve handling <strong>appeals, complaints, and specialist cases</strong>.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Carry out financial assessments for adult social care and care packages</li><li>Assess eligibility for council benefits (e.g. Council Tax, Housing Benefit)</li><li>Manage and respond to appeals, complaints, and complex/specialist cases</li><li>Ensure assessments are accurate, compliant, and completed within deadlines</li><li>Update and maintain records using relevant local authority systems</li><li>Liaise professionally with service users, families, and internal teams</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience carrying out <strong>financial assessments</strong> within a local authority</li><li><strong>Experience using Mosaic</strong> (essential)</li><li><strong>Experience using Abacus</strong> (strongly desirable)</li><li>Able to <strong>hit the ground running</strong> in a busy team</li><li>Positive, proactive "can-do" attitude</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Hybrid working</strong> (office presence required in Wembley)</li><li><strong>Basic DBS check required</strong> (must be able to pass if successful)</li><li>Immediate start available</li></ul><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Lvxcf8sYvdomglyCJLELj1Mm9Oqxi4ADn" width="0" height="0" />