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Financial Assessment and Benefits Officer
Job Posted: 14 days ago
Salary: £ 17.47 - 17.47 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Reading
Expire in: 14 days
Job Description
Financial Assessment & Benefits Officer
Location: Home-based, fully remote (Reading Borough Council – IT equipment collected on day one)
Contract: Until December 2025, with potential to extend
About the Role
Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced Financial Assessment & Benefits Officer to join the Client Finances team.
Key responsibilities include:
Carrying out financial assessments for residents receiving chargeable social care services
Providing accurate welfare benefits advice
Maintaining records for billing, compliance, and audit purposes
Explaining complex charging policies clearly and supportively to residents and families
Working collaboratively with Social Care, Accounts Receivable, Legal, and external agencies such as the DWP
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in social care financial assessments and welfare benefits
Strong knowledge of care charging policies, welfare entitlements, and assessment procedures
Ability to manage a caseload independently and meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
Experience using Mosaic (social care case management system)
Strong IT and organisational skills
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
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