Financial Assessment Visiting Officer

Financial Assessment Visiting Officer

Herefordshire

3 Month Ongoing Contract 

• Conduct thorough financial assessments for individuals needing social care support under the Care Act.

• Assess cases for both residential and non-residential services.

• Determine the financial contributions individuals must make toward their care services.

• Ensure assessments are fair, accurate, and in line with legislative guidelines.

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, empathy, and analytical skills.

• Review individuals’ income, savings, assets, and liabilities to establish eligibility for financial support.

• Assess eligibility for Residential Care, Domiciliary Care, and Community Support.

• Apply Herefordshire Council’s Care and Support Charging Policy during assessments.

• Maximise individuals’ take-up of entitled benefits.

• Provide access to independent financial information and advice for those being assessed or with ongoing care and support needs.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
  
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