Cornwall Council
Finance Assessment Officer
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Finance Assessment Officer
Finance Assessment Officer
About the Role
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Finance Assessment Team in a full-time, permanent position.
Working within The Safe and Caring Communities Service, the Charging and Assessment Team is dynamic and friendly. You will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model—some days spent in the office (located in Bodmin, Truro, or Camborne) and others working remotely, including occasional visits to service users in the community.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Conduct financial assessments for individuals receiving care at home or in residential services, both by phone and in-person.
- Liaise directly with service users and their families, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely completion of assessments.
- Provide funding and welfare benefit advice as needed.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including care providers and operational teams.
This is a public/customer-facing role with statutory English language requirements for public sector workers.
Additional note: This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
Requirements
To succeed, you’ll demonstrate the following:
Skills & Qualifications
- Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written).
- High-level attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills, evidenced by:
- GCSE grades 9-4 (A-C) in Maths and English or
- relevant work experience as an alternative.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel), along with experience in:
- Diary management
- Task prioritisation
- Problem-solving
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Desirable but not essential:
- Knowledge of Adult Social Care or Benzoni benefit systems (full training will be provided).
Personal Attributes
- A can-do attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Loyal commitment to enhancing existing skills
Benefits
Cornwall Council offers a competitive reward and benefits package:
- Flexible working options, including hybrid models and balancing professional roles with personal life.
- Competitive salary
- Defined benefit pension scheme (including optional additional contributions based on career earnings)
- Extended annual leave, with options to purchase additional days.
- Employee benefits scheme (discounts on local and national goods and services).
- National award-winning health and wellbeing program.
- Support for part-time or compressed working hours.
Note: Cornwall Council does not offer visa sponsorship or existing sponsorship transfer.
Additional Information
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- The full role profile is included in the advert (also available below).
- For enquiries, contact catherine.jackson@cornwall.gov.uk or jackie.trevaskis@cornwall.gov.uk.
Application Process
- Attach a supporting statement detailing:
- Education & Qualifications.
- How you meet the key job requirements (see annex for guidance).
- Examples where you’ve successfully applied transferable skills in prior roles or personal projects.
- failure to submit a supporting statement may result in cancellation of your application. Moreover, no revisions can be made after submission. Queries should be directed to careers@cornwall.gov.uk.
About Cornwall Council
We serve over half a million residents and five million annual visitors, delivering essential local services.
Our values prioritise fairness, inclusion, and achieving a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.
- Equal opportunities employer
- Disability Confident Company
- Committed to safeguarding, ensuring our staff and volunteers promote a safe and supportive environment for all (especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults). Impacting ethically, we ensure service users are protected from harm.
Contact here for further information on working opportunities, flexible solutions, or inclusion-related policies.
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