Job Description
To provide effective & efficient administration support within the Community Care Finance section, ensuring the correct charging for Community Care Services is implemented in accordance with Moray Council Policy & Scottish Government Legislation.
Responsibilities
* To be aware of relevant legislation relating to the charging policies/criteria as laid down by Central/Local Government to assist with the calculation of Financial Assessments for Community Care Services.
* To be aware of welfare benefit entitlement and the relevant eligibility criteria in order to advise Service Users and or their families, work colleagues of benefits/services available and the applicable charge for services.
* To advise Service Users/Representatives, fellow work colleagues and service providers of charges for care services.
* To use on a daily basis several IT systems for maintaining accurate Service User/Provider information.
* Provide full administrative support within the team and undertake financial and administrative tasks as directed by the Administration Officer or Community Care Finance Officer.
The Individual
Experience/ Training in Local Government financial systems.
Knowledge & basic understanding of welfare benefits Experience of using a range of computer packages including Microsoft Office, Excel etc.
4 SQA Standard Grades or equivalent (at level 3 or above including English and Mathematics/Arithmetic)
Excellent keyboard skills Effective communication skills – both oral and written.
Self confident and self motivated
Ability to record information accurately
Sound knowledge of software packages e.g. Microsoft Office
Ability to demonstrate a high standard of numeracy, organisational and administrative skills.
Ability to be compassionate and demonstrate patience, tact and understanding.
Ability to work as part of a team. Willingness to accept direction/ delegation Appreciation, acceptance of and commitment to importance of confidentiality Where required, an ability to work using own initiative, while also being a team player.
Ability to work in a shared office
Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service
Ability to work in different offices dependent on the service
Closing date: 28 February 2025
Interview date: TBC
Starting Salary: £25692 (pro rata)
£13.63 per hour
32.75 hours per week
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