Financial Assessment Team Leader

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a knowledgeable Financial Assessment Team Leader in South Oxfordshire. You will lead a team to assess client contributions towards social care, providing expert advice and ensuring compliance with policies. This full-time temporary role offers an hourly rate of £20.98. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial assessments and strong communication skills. To apply, send your CV to the listed email, quoting the reference number.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing financial liabilities for social care.
• Ability to guide clients through complex financial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assess capital, property, and income to calculate care contributions.
• Liaise with clients, care teams, and providers to ensure fair charges.
• Advise on top-ups, deferred payments, and debt recovery.
• Support clients in accessing eligible welfare benefits.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Provide guidance to social work teams on financial assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of financial assessments

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Financial Assessment Team Leader needed in Southampton Paying £20.98 per hr ref 5273345

Full time hours on a temporary basis

We are seeking a knowledgeable and empathetic Financial Assessment Team Leader to lead a team responsible for assessing client contributions toward social care services. You will work directly with clients and their representatives to determine financial liabilities, provide expert advice on funding options, and ensure compliance with national and local policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess capital, property, and income to calculate care contributions.
• Liaise with clients, care teams, and providers to ensure fair and accurate charging.
• Advise on top-ups, deferred payments, and debt recovery.
• Support clients in accessing eligible welfare benefits.
• Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Provide guidance to social work teams and senior managers on financial assessments and benefits.
• Signpost clients to independent financial advice where needed.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

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