Care Resource Team Assessor - Council HQ

Job Details

Grade: 5A
Hourly Rate: £14.75 - £15.96
Salary: £26921.46 - £29129.71 per annum
Contract Duration: Permanent

Please Note: A three year employment history is required for this post

Role Purpose

We’re looking for a Financial Assessor for the Care Resource Team who can assist and guide vulnerable clients during the care charging process. If you’re calm under pressure, great with people, and motivated by helping others this role puts your skills to work for genuine impact. You will be responsible for assisting with financial assessments, explaining decisions clearly, work closely with social work and care teams to ensure a smooth, supportive client journey and will maintain accurate records in line with legislative guidance.

Essential

At least 5 SCE Standard Grades at level 3 or above (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics or Arithmetic.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Leigh Thomson at lathomson@scotborders.gov.uk

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.