Job vacancy details
Financial Assessment and Benefits Officer
| Employer | North Somerset Council | Adult Social Services and Housing | Reference | ABEN703 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published | Wed 17/03/2010 01:00 AM | Closing Date | Fri 26/03/2010 16:30 PM |
| Working Pattern | Part Time, Contract position | Hours | 16 hours per week (Thursday/Friday) |
| Salary | JG5:- £19,621 - £22,221 p.a. pro rata | CRB Check | Enhanced |
| Location | Based at Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare | ||
Working in a joint team with staff from the Pension Service and the Local Authority you will undertake a wide variety of visits, usually within the Service Users home to collect financial information and also to give Welfare Benefits advice.
The postholder should have 3 GCSEs or equivalent (to include English and a Mathematical subject). A knowledge of Working Age and Pension entitlement together with charging systems for Residential and Non-Residential care would be an advantage.
This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
Anticipated interview date: w/c 6 April 2010
Equal Opportunities
The benefits of working for North Somerset Council:
- Final salary pension
- Generous holidays
- Travel allowances
- A strong commitment to work-life balance
- All the benefits of a best practice employer
- A diverse organisation with opportunities for career development
- Flexible working times – including flexi-time, part-time, job share, term-time only
North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer
We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.
North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Other Attributes
- Keywords: and, assessment, benefits, financial, officer
- Sector: Local Government
- Occupations: Finance, Revenues/Benefits
- Location: North Somerset
