Financial Assessment & Benefits Team Manager

Role Responsibility

Temporary Full Time Contract - 12 Months

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

Working within a very busy team responsible for the financial assessment of vulnerable adults who are receiving care services within Kent, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of a team of Officers. You will provide a comprehensive Financial Assessment & Benefits service on behalf of the Council, in accordance with statutory requirements, best practice and the Council's policies and procedures. You will assist in the management and development of the team.

You will be positive, engaging, adaptable to change, and possess excellent organisational, numeracy and communication skills. You will have experience of working in a target led environment together with the management of staff.

If you are flexible, adaptable, can work under pressure, have a background working in the field of welfare benefits and 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.

These posts are considered by Kent County Council 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, please contact:

Tracy Isaacs

03000 410817

Tracy.isaacs@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.