Financial Assessment Officer

Responsibilities

The Financial Assessment Team is responsible for undertaking Financial Assessments on behalf of all citizens who receive funded support from the Council. The Team oversees over 600 active placements within Care Homes placed both locally and nationwide and is responsible for payments exceeding £30million each year to these Care Homes, as well as generating income secured against properties. Additionally we also generate income for care provided at home via monthly invoicing.

You will ensure that all new and review assessments are completed in a timely and accurate way and are compliant with the current legislation. You will work independently and as part of a team and be able to engage and work alongside a number of partner organisations including Care Homes and the Department for Work and Pensions.

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. You must have suitable experience in using Microsoft packages, e.g. Word, Excel: should possess excellent verbal, written, numerical and communication skills; demonstrate a competent understanding of Wrexham Council’s Charging policy on Paying for Care and associated requirements of the Social Services and Well‑being (Wales) Act 2014.

Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent verbal, written, numerical and communication skills. Understanding of Wrexham Council’s Charging policy and the Social Services and Well‑being Act 2014. Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment. DBS check required.

We offer flexible working hours, appropriate training and development, up to 32 days annual leave and an excellent pension scheme.

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family‑friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work‑life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to the Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well‑being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In‑the‑moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health‑boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle‑related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

Interviews are likely to be held 2 weeks after the closing date.

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council operates an interview guarantee scheme for suitably qualified candidates with disabilities.