Job Details
Job Role:
The role includes carrying out adult social care financial assessments to ascertain how much someone can contribute towards their care, gather financial details and expenditure, dealing with queries in writing and over the ‘phone, liaising with several departments within the Local Authority and external agencies. Advising the service user what benefits they maybe entitled to and if a deferred payment arrangement applies. Scrutinising the Mosaic system for information entered by the Social Worker. It’s a busy team and officers need to adapt their day in order to deal with urgent / priority cases and take ‘phone calls. Often queries will involve several departments and liaison between all departments is needed.Sirona Medical will be providing the Benefits Assessment Officer on an agency contract.
This is a full time agency post 36 hours per week.
We are looking for - Experience in carrying out adult social care financial assessments Or Housing Benefit officers with a broad experience of giving advice in Welfare Benefits. - Experience in dealing with review requests, complaints and queries - Good verbal and written communication skills. - Experience in managing a caseload and prioritising cases - Being able to adapt your day to deal with urgent / priority cases and queries.
The following would be preferable - Experience in using Mosaic
What Sirona Medical will offer you:
- Great pay rates dependent on specialities.
- Variation of locations you want to be booked.
- A dedicated recruitment consultant
- 24 hour support.
- Fast track registration with efficient compliance process.
- An Excellent Referral Bonus Scheme!
We also supply Social Workers through to Team Managers/IRO's nationwide.
Sirona Medical is a Healthcare Recruitment Agency supplying staff across many sectors within the UK.
Sirona Medical has an excellent reputation for providing reliable Healthcare Professionals to Local Authorities.
We are renowned for our fast, friendly and high quality service. Our thorough recruitment process ensures that we only provide the very best talent to our clients.
With over 60 years combined experience in the recruitment industry, our experienced Recruiters are always available to provide you with the highest service levels.
Sirona Medical believes in the ethics of providing more than just a service, but a relationship that allows both clients and candidates, to feel that no matter the query, request or demand, we will meet and exceed your expectations.