Location: Community Stadium, 4 Stadium Way, Falkirk, FK2 9EE
Salary: £36,577 - £40,339 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Work From Home: Hybrid
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The Financial Assessment Team is based within the Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership, where we work closely with other professionals across social work adult services.
It is essential that candidates have knowledge and experience of financial assessment with a local authority or in a social care setting. Experience with older adults is desirable. Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, an eagerness to learn and develop, the ability to prioritise workload, and time management skills. Being a team player and having experience in financial assessment and case recording is also required.
Education to HNC/SVQ Level 3 in Administration or Business Studies, or equivalent relevant work experience, is essential. Experience with Microsoft Office packages, especially MS Excel, and a working knowledge of DWP and Social Security Scotland is also required.
Candidates should have the ability to interpret and understand statutory requirements and relevant legislation related to the post.
You will be required to complete a welfare benefits calculation test at the interview.
This post involves hybrid working, which includes a blend of home and office-based work. You will also be required to carry out home visits to clients who would benefit from or prefer face-to-face meetings, so you must be mobile across the Falkirk Council area and neighboring local authority boundaries. A full UK driving licence is required.
You will work 37 hours across Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 am to 5:30 pm.
If you are the successful candidate, you will need to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership and undergo the necessary driver checks in line with Falkirk Council requirements.
If you feel you have the relevant skills, knowledge, and attributes for this post and would like to work within our service where you could lead a fulfilling career, then please apply now.
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