Job Information
We are looking to recruit into a brand-new position within the Financial Assessment and Benefits Team.
The Finance Team Manager will be responsible for managing a team of Administrative Assistants and a Team Clerk. The team is responsible for providing administrative support to the Financial Assessment and Benefits Officers and generating Individual Placement Agreements (IPAs). The Finance Team Manager will also be responsible for overseeing the Deferred Payment Agreements for residents in residential/nursing homes who require temporary funding from Northumberland County Council. The Finance Team Manager will work closely with other managers in Adult Care Finance to develop this new role and to improve service delivery.
The Financial Assessment & Benefits Team consists of a Finance Section Manager, 14 Financial Assessment and Benefits Officers, a Team Clerk and 2 Administrative Assistants. The team are based at two sites (Alnwick and Blyth).
As this position is new to the structure of Adult Care Finance, we are looking for a person that will contribute towards service improvement and develop this role. The successful person must have excellent communications skills and be able to deal with complex queries regarding charging and assessments in line with The Care Act 2014. The individual will have access to DWP systems under strict guidelines. The post holder will be motivated and lead the team, ensuring processes are followed consistently and within set key performance indicators set by the department.
This position is based at Blyth. After initial training, hybrid working will be available (subject to the needs of the service).
Salary: Band 7 £33,024 - £36,648
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37hrs)
Degree and/or equivalent specialist knowledge of Financial Assessment & Welfare benefits acquired through courses and experience.
Excellent keyboard skills
A valid driving license is required for travelling between office locations
A DBS check will be required for the post
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
