Senior Financial Assessment Officer (R)
An opportunity has arisen within Adult Social Care’s Client Support Service for the position of Senior Financial Assessment Officer. The successful applicant will be responsible for maximizing Adult Social Care income so must have a knowledge and understanding of Care Act financial assessment legislation.
In this role you will be expected to lead and manage Financial Assessment teams, ensuring that staff are motivated to deliver a quality service through periods of change. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to plan and effectively, supervise the work of teams and individuals, setting objectives, targets and desired outcomes.
We are looking for a candidate who is self-motivated, can demonstrate a flexible and positive attitude and has an ability to work from their own initiative with minimal supervision. You will be able to problem solve and demonstrate attention to detail. An ability to manage and prioritise workloads is essential.
You must have excellent communication skills in order to present complex information in a clear and accurate manner to clients, adult social care staff, care providers, and other professionals.
Closing date: Friday 15 August 2025
Interview date: Thursday 28 August 2025
Equal Opportunities
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please fully complete the online expression of interest.
