Job Description

The Role

Do you see yourself making a real difference in people's lives by supporting their financial independence?

Can you use your experience to help ensure fair contributions, accurate assessments, and the smooth running of client finances?

Does the idea of joining a collaborative and supportive Adult Social Care team appeal to you?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!



Our

Personal Budgets and Client Finance (PB&CF) Service

is looking for a passionate and dedicated

Client Finance Officer

to join our amazing team and help make a difference today.

About the Role:

As a

Client Finance Officer

, you will play an active role within the PB&CF Unit's Charging Team. Your responsibilities will include:


Completing financial assessments and setting up contributions. Supporting with deferred payments, third-party top-ups, and annual assessment uplifts. Managing client finances through corporate appointeeship and deputyship. Assisting with debt management and ensuring contributions are collected effectively. Maintaining accurate case records and supporting complex cases. Contributing to service improvement and helping shape future strategy.

Recruitment timetable

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 8th September 2025



Shortlisting date/s: 11th September 2025



Interview date/s: 18th September 2025

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:


Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care, or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition



We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our

Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Job Reference: SC07665