Financial Assessment Officer – SO1

Job Title : Financial Assessment Officer – SO1.
Job Category : Admin / Clerical.
Client Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council.
Hours Per Week : 36.00.
Start Date :Immediate Start.
Start Time : 09:00.
End Time : 17:00.
Salary: £17.21.

The Financial Assessment Officer role is to provide accurate and timely financial assessments for permanency carers and young people, obtaining relevant information regarding income and benefits to calculate the level of financial support required. Also to provide administrative support to the Placement Management unit and to support the procurement of accommodation and packages of support for young people. The ideal candidate will have
proven record of working in a support function of a busy finance department. You will have excellent numeracy and IT skills especially google sheets and good communication skills with the confidence to challenge others appropriately.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to understand and interpret complex guidelines and legislation.

Proven analytical skills and ability to present complex information clearly.

Able to plan, prioritise and organise own work in line with the Service Area or Directorate objectives and client requirements.

Good numerical skills and attention to detail.

Good written and verbal communication skills with a confident and helpful telephone manner.

Ability to use Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Power point to a high standard.

Ability to deal with situations and information with tact and discretion.

Ability to build effective working relationships.

Ability to work as part of a team to promote and maintain co-ordinated and effective ways of working.

Able to adopt a flexible approach to problem solving

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Good working knowledge of the welfare benefits system

Experience of maintaining financial and administrative systems

Experience of working under pressure in a busy office environment and to tight deadlines

Knowledge and understanding of local government and its context, and key, current local government financial issues

Awareness of, and sensitivity to, the needs of vulnerable children and their families

Understanding of Equal Opportunities, and Data Protection legislation

Understanding of the role and responsibilities of the children’s services function