Financial Assessment & Charging Officer - Financial Assessment & Charging Team

Job Posted: 21 October 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Grade 6, £24,703.00 to £25,979.00 per annum
• Industries: Accounting General Office Public Sector Working from Home

Financial Assessment & Charging Officer (Ref: 2024_1133)

County Hall, Newport / Agile (Working from home)

Grade 6, £24,703.00 to £25,979.00 per annum

Contact: For further information or an informal discussion please contact Hannah Donbavand at [email protected] or 01983 821000 ext 6553.

Vacancy Reference: 2024_1133

Closing Date: 04/11/2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

We need a Financial Assessment & Charging Officer to join us in ensuring Islanders have a smooth experience using our service.

Our team supports individuals across the Isle of Wight in understanding how much they need to pay towards their own packages of care based on current government guidance. We work to ensure that the correct charges are applied for each individual in receipt of care and support on the Island. As a team, we need to be precise and accurate at all times.

This role requires the following skills:

• Excellent office administration and organisation skills
• Confident using MS Office packages (Excel, Outlook, Teams etc)
• Good numeracy skills and comfortable handling data
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to use ICT systems for case management (we use PARIS – training provided) 

You do not need to have previously worked in finance; however, we are looking for an individual familiar with the pressures of a fast-paced working environment where deadlines need to be met and staff can work proactively and independently

There will be a requirement to attend council offices in Newport, Isle of Wight, twice a week as standard or when requested.

Our team is close-knit, and we are always prepared to jump in and support where needed, so we are looking for likeminded individuals who can adapt and prioritise their workloads

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Hannah Donbavand at [email protected] or 01983 821000 ext 6553.

PLEASE NOTE: Out of Hours Standby and Call Out

You will be required to take part in the Out of Hours Stand-by Duty Rota as and when requested by management.

Standby and call out duties are paid in accordance with the IWC Terms and Conditions 2012 document.

Please click here to view the Isle of Wight Council’s Care Close to Home Strategy

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

-  Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!

-  Local Government pension scheme

-  Discounted Solent ferry travel

-  Island bus network discount

-  Cycle to work scheme

-  Staff parking permit scheme

-  Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership

-  National and local discounts & benefits schemes 

-  Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)

- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers. 

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]. Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. We actively encourage you to revisit our job page and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.

Closing Date: 04 November 2024