At a Glance
- Tasks: Calculate care contributions for residential and non-residential services, providing customer support.
- Company: Join Blackpool Council’s Social Care Benefits Team, contributing to service development in Adult Social Care.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working arrangements between Bickerstaffe House and home.
- Other info: This role requires a Basic Disclosure check and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
- Why this job: Be part of an improvement journey in a vital community service.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of the benefits system and excellent numerical accuracy required.
The predicted salary is between 35412 - 35412 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Blackpool Council’s Social Care Benefits Team, supporting residents by calculating care contributions for both residential and non‑residential services.
This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of the benefits system, excellent numerical accuracy, and a high level of attention to detail. Outstanding communication skills are essential, as you will provide customer‑focused support to Blackpool residents over the phone and in writing.
The Social Care Benefits Team sits within Adult Social Care, which is currently on an improvement journey. You will play an important part in this work, contributing to service development and helping shape the future of the service.
We support hybrid working, with time split between Bickerstaffe House and home working.
This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
Senior Finance Clerk employer: Blackpool Council
Blackpool Council offers a competitive salary of £32,061 - £35,412 per annum and supports hybrid working. The Social Care Benefits Team is focused on improving services for residents, making this a meaningful role in the community.
