Financial Assessment Officer

Are you a Financial Assessment Officer looking for work in East London or remotely from home?

Morgan Hunt's Public Sector and Government client based in East London is looking to recruit a Financial Assessment Officer to provide support throughout a busy period.

This assignment has been deemed inside of IR35 and will offer full-time home working.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the ability to:

- Proficiently use the Academy (Capita) Revenues and Benefits processing system
- Complete Adult Social Care financial assessments and reviews, accurately assessing income, capital, savings and relevant expenditure.
- Calculate residents' contributions towards the cost of their care in accordance with applicable legislation, guidance and Council policy.
- Obtain, review and verify financial information and supporting evidence provided by residents or their representatives.
- Communicate assessment outcomes clearly and sensitively to residents, family members, representatives and relevant professionals.
- Deal effectively with enquiries relating to financial assessments, charges and contributions.
- Identify potential entitlement to welfare benefits and opportunities for income maximisation, providing appropriate advice and signposting.
- Work closely with Adult Social Care colleagues and other Council services to resolve queries and ensure assessments progress promptly.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records and ensure information is recorded correctly on relevant Council systems.
- Manage an allocated caseload and prioritise work to meet service standards and deadlines.
- Identify complex cases, vulnerability or potential safeguarding concerns and escalate these appropriately.
- Support the team in improving processes, reducing outstanding assessments and delivering a high-quality service to residents.

If you're looking to work from home for a Public Sector and Government client based in East London, and feel you meet the essential criteria outlined above to be a Financial Assessment Officer, please contact the team with an up-to-date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.