Financial Affairs Senior Officer

Role Responsibility

The position available is a Temporary Full Time (37 hours) - 18 month contract.

We are looking to recruit to multiple positions within our Financial Assessment and Income Unit. The position of Financial Affairs Senior Officer is based in Maidstone however, we undertake hybrid working, meaning that we work from home and the office, depending on business needs.

Working in collaboration with colleagues in Operational Support Service (OSS) within Adult Social Care you will screen and review referrals for those people who require assistance with the management of their finances to ascertain the most efficient route to progress them. You will play a vital role in providing high quality advice to Adult Social Care in relation to the appointment of a panel deputy through the Court of Protection or KCC to manage the finances of those we support. You will have oversight of the referral process to the third party and be responsible for monitoring the progression of the cases.

You must be positive, engaging, adaptable to change, and possess excellent organisational, numeracy and communication skills. You will have the ability to converse professionally with individuals at all levels of seniority and be able to work with partnership agencies.

If you are flexible, adaptable, can work under pressure, hold all the necessary skills, experience, and knowledge, and are prepared to go the extra mile, then this is an excellent opportunity for you to work within a dynamic and developing environment.

We politely request that all applicants state their interest, skills, and experience for one of these roles (relevant to the job description) in the ‘Reason for Application’ section of their online application form.

As an employee of Kent County Council, you will receive excellent benefits, including a generous annual leave package and membership of the pension scheme. Full training and support will be provided and there will be opportunities for career progression, including support to gain relevant qualifications.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be customer-facing positions. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

For further information on this role, please contact: 

Andrea Lewis

Financial Affairs Manager

03000 410784

andrea.lewis@kent.gov.uk

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds and faiths, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.