Income And Assessment Officer (Hybrid) needed in Caerphilly, £14.17ph – Reference: 5233568
The majority of the training is office based however the role itself is hybrid working with usually one or two days in the office on a rota basis. There is some flexibility around the rota and office based days.
• To provide day-to-day management, supervision and appraisal for designated staff within the Income & Assessment Section.
• To ensure the appropriate delegation of duties/tasks to designated staff.
• To validate and authorise assessments undertaken and to ensure that the relevant paperwork is passed to the Debt Monitoring & Recovery section in a timely manner so that clients are notified of their assessed charges promptly and accurately.
• Use relevant information systems (CIS/HB/Council Tax) to confirm information provided is correct in order to ensure accurate assessments.
• Liaise with Senior Officers in relation to discretionary decisions with regards to complex cases.
• To meet with clients and/or their representatives at an agreed venue or on occasion, in their own homes, to discuss issues raised with regards to the financial assessment process.
• To liaise effectively on behalf of the Department with other statutory agencies, voluntary organisations and other organisation and groups in the community.
• To ensure that any POVA concerns are acted upon appropriately and that the team are proactive in identifying any Adult & Children’s safeguarding concerns and escalating appropriately in line with departmental policy.
• To deputise for the Income & Assessment Team Leader as required.
• To assist in the compilation and monitoring of Performance Indicators (PIs).
• To undertake financial induction programmes for staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of effective and efficient financial administration systems which meet the needs of the Directorate and comply with legislative and audit requirements.
• Attendance at formal and informal meetings as and when required.
• To contribute towards the Annual Team Plan for the section.
• To manage own workload effectively and undertake any necessary training or development required to fulfil the duties of this post.
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 katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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