Benefits Assessment Officer
| Posting date: | 25 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £18.5 to £18.5 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 August 2024 |
| Location: | East London, London, E17 4JF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP178717CT1757-OR841-25072024 |
Summary
Benefits Assessment Officer needed in Islington
The rate is £18.50ph PAYE
This is a temporary role
The reference number is: OR841
The successful candidate will carry out adult social care financial assessments to ascertain how much someone can contribute towards their care, gather financial details and expenditure, dealing with queries in writing and over the ‘phone, liaising with several departments within the Local Authority and external agencies.
Advising the service user what benefits they may be entitled to and if a deferred payment arrangement applies. Scrutinising the Mosaic system for information entered by the Social Worker. It’s a busy team and officers need to adapt their day in order to deal with urgent / priority cases and take ‘phone calls. Often queries will involve several departments and liaison between all departments is needed. We are looking. Experience in carrying out adult social care financial assessments is required.
Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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