Rate: £400 per day umbrella
Term: 3 months
Hours per week: 36
Location: London/Hybrid
Join Our Team as an Interim Adult Social Care Financial Assessment Service Manager!
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference in adult social care? The London Borough of Enfield is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Interim Adult Social Care Financial Assessment Service Manager to lead and manage our Financial Assessment Service.
About the Role: As the Interim Adult Social Care Financial Assessment Service Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate, and compliant financial assessments for our adult social care service users. You will lead a team of dedicated officers, oversee the effective management of cases, and drive service improvements. Your expertise will be vital in providing specialist advice on complex cases, appeals, and complaints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of officers undertaking financial assessments for adult social care clients
• Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014 and all relevant policies and guidance
• Oversee the effective management of cases, performance targets, and service delivery
• Provide specialist advice on complex cases, appeals, and complaints
• Drive service improvements and contribute to strategic planning
• Maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For:

• Extensive management experience within a local authority financial assessment or benefits service, with a strong understanding of adult social care finance
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014
• Proven record of leading teams, delivering high-quality services, and managing complex casework
• Ability to start at short notice and quickly adapt to local processes and systems

Assignment Details:

• Interim position, full-time
• Based in Enfield, with remote/hybrid working options considered
• Immediate start desirable

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £400.00 per day

Application question(s):

• Do you have extensive management experience within a local authority financial assessment or benefits service, with a strong understanding of adult social care finance?
• Do you have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014?
• Do you have a proven record of leading teams, delivering high-quality services, and managing complex casework?

Experience:

• Local Government: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Remot

• Lead and support a team of officers undertaking financial assessments for adult social care clients
• Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014 and all relevant policies and guidance
• Oversee the effective management of cases, performance targets, and service delivery
• Provide specialist advice on complex cases, appeals, and complaints
• Drive service improvements and contribute to strategic planning
• Maintain strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholder