Location
London

Hours
Full Time - Permanent Position

Salary
£38,934 - £40,755 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking to recruit a Financial Assessment and Welfare Benefit Officer to advise residents on benefit maximisation and carry out financial assessments to determine the level of contribution a resident is required to make towards the cost of their care services. You will manage your own workload and respond to enquiries from various streams. If you have the flexibility, compassion, and drive to help our most vulnerable residents, we would like to hear from you.

Closing Date
21st July 2025

Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. Your application will be considered on its merits regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. If appointed to a role involving these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than two A4 sides how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment, so please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents you upload.

Experience
Ability to work well with others including residents, internal and external stakeholders; good communication skills; high level of numeracy and literacy; experience or understanding of Social Care; knowledge of charging for Adult Social Care Services is desirable along with the legislation governing social care; knowledge of State benefits and incomes; ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced team; ability to handle and manage sensitive information; understanding of and ability to comply with GDPR and DPA.

About You
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; keep abreast of changes to Local Policy and Government Legislation.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required, but relevant experience in social care or welfare benefits is advantageous.