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Recovery Officer
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 21 - 21 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Wokingham Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Recovery Officer this role will be: NW1 1BD Hybrid
The right candidate will:
We are seeking a proactive and empathetic Recovery Officer to join the Income & Assessments team on a 6-month interim basis. This role focuses specifically on the recovery of Adult Social Care (ASC) charges, supporting the wider Recovery Team in maximising income for the Local Authority while maintaining a professional and sensitive approach with vulnerable residents.
* Proactively recover Adult Social Care debt using appropriate recovery methods. • Manage a caseload of ASC debt recovery matters, including complex and sensitive cases.
* Engage with service users and their representatives to resolve queries and negotiate payment plans.
* Liaise with internal teams, care providers, and external stakeholders (e.g., enforcement agents, voluntary sector).
* Prepare documentation for court hearings and write-off cases.
* Administer the Deferred Payments Scheme, ensuring legal and financial safeguards are in place.
* Support the Senior Recovery Officer with reporting and service development.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice in ASC debt recovery.
We require the following:
* Experience working in a local authority recovery or income environment.
* Strong understanding of Adult Social Care debt legislation (Care Act 2014) and recovery practices.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
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