Job Description

Salary

From 29,093 to 35,235, per annum, pro rata (Grade G)

Contractual hours

26

Basis

Part Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Adult Social Care

Date posted

27/06/2025

Job reference

REQ00000679



West Berkshire
Council is seeking a motivated Financial Assessment &
Charging Reviewing Officer to join our Adult Social Care Service,
reporting to the Financial Assessment & Charging Team
Manager.

As a Financial Assessment & Charging 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.

The Role

As a Financial Assessment & Charging
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 & Charging Team in the delivery of the financial assessment and charging service.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the
following skills and attributes:


Experience in financial assessment and charging 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 is a great place
to work, offering a range of employment benefits including:


We offer flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00 We offer hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme Death in service benefit 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.

If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact
Diane Herd on 01635 503515 or email diane.herd@westberks.gov.uk
or Marie Drinkald on 01635 503027 or email marie.drinkald@westberks.gov.uk

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in
our community while advancing your career.



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Equal
Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of
employment, and positively encourages applications from people
who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under
the Equality Act 2010.


How to
apply

Please now complete a short online
application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.



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.



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to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other
relevant employment checks.



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