Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
We are looking for a resourceful, efficient and dedicated team player to join the Client Property and Money Management Team. If successful, you will be part of a team providing specialist services to some of the most vulnerable people receiving care services from the Council.
You will be required to demonstrate your suitability for the position by responding to the requirements of the Job Description and Specifications. For example, you will need to show experience of producing and analysing financial management information, ensure meticulous financial record keeping within client files and ICT systems and have a high level of welfare benefit knowledge.
What’s the role?
You will be responsible for managing and accounting for the financial well-being of those persons who lack the capacity to manage their own financial affairs. You will be responsible for referring to the Court of Protection, The Office of the Public Guardian as well as the DWP to apply for and maintain DWP incomes and other financial liabilities. You will also be responsible for property management and sales where appropriate.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What We’re Looking For
You will need to be able to demonstrate a keen eye for detail, manage a complex and fast-paced workload as well as having great people skills and experience of supporting and working alongside a diverse range of people. You will be expected to conduct outdoor work when required. The work area is target and need driven and you will be expected to manage your caseload within challenging and time-factored deadlines.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House Catford SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis once you are able to work independently.
Special conditions
- The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Yvonne Smith
[email protected]Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£39,150 - £40,344 per annum (SO1)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email
[email protected] and an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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