Financial Assessment Reviewing Officer

West Berkshire Council is seeking a motivated Financial Assessment Reviewing Officer to join our Adult Social Care Service, reporting to the Financial Assessment Team Manager. As a Financial Assessment Reviewing Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring a consistent and fair approach when completing financial assessment reviews, to promote affordable, sustainable support for individuals who require Adult Social care service. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality financial assessment services within a supportive and collaborative working environment., As a Financial Assessment Reviewing Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking financial assessment reviews on an annual basis 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
• Collaborating with other teams and stakeholders to ensure effective information sharing and resolution of queries.
• Supporting the Financial Assessment Team in the delivery of the financial assessment service., 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.
This role involves regulated activity with adults at risk. As such, appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s). In this post you will be required to maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment. This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council AI in Applications We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation. However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected. We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
• Experience in financial assessment within a social care environment.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide advice and support to service users.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively, while also contributing to team objectives.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data processing.
• Hold a full, clean driving licence
  
  Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous 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 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 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: If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Diane Herd on or email or Marie Drinkald on or email Equal Opportunities