We are seeking an experienced Financial Assessment Team Leader to join a high-performing service in Southampton. This role places you at the forefront of ensuring accurate, efficient, and customer-focused financial assessments that support adults' social care. If you are driven by service improvement, leadership, and delivering excellence, this opportunity offers a rewarding and impactful career move.
Perks and Benefits
- Flexible employment options with both full-time and part-time availability
- Competitive hourly rate, reflective of experience and responsibility
- Access to ongoing training and development to support leadership growth
- A balanced workplace culture that values wellbeing and productivity
- Opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of professionals and services
What You Will Do
- Lead and supervise the Financial Assessment & Benefits Team to deliver a high-quality service
- Work collaboratively with adult social care teams to provide timely and accurate financial assessments
- Ensure compliance with council policies, financial regulations, and legal frameworks
- Support staff development through training, coaching, and performance monitoring
- Drive service improvements using technology and process innovation
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial assessment legislation and benefits guidance
- Identify and highlight potential financial risks or fraud, contributing to investigations where required
- Provide robust reporting and performance data to senior management
- Resolve complex customer queries and represent the service professionally when required
- Build strong working relationships with internal and external partners to enhance service delivery
- Reporting to: Head of Whole Life Pathway, To lead the effective delivery of the Financial Assessment and Benefits function, embedding consistency, efficiency, and a customer-focused approach across the team.
Why Southampton?
A thriving waterfront city offering coastal scenery, vibrant culture, and excellent transport links - Southampton provides a great quality of life alongside diverse career opportunities within its supportive community.
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Financial Assessment Team Leader in Southampton employer: Seven Group Holdings Limited
Seven Group Holdings Limited is an excellent employer, offering a stable PAYE role for Domestic Gas Installation Engineers with a focus on social housing in North and East London. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee well-being, providing strong benefits, a structured workload, and opportunities for professional growth, all while ensuring you have the tools you need, including a company van and fuel allowance, to succeed in your role.
Contact Details:
Seven Group Holdings Limited Recruitment Team
