Achieve together
Welfare Officer
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Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference? A role with Achieve together might be the perfect opportunity for a long-lasting, rewarding career in the social care sector.
We are looking for team members who are passionate about supporting people, helping our Operations teams deliver excellent care and support, and celebrating achievements.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Welfare Rights Payment Controller to join our community hub team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's core operations and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reconcile financial transactions and maintain accurate records across financial systems and management information reports.
- Monitor individual account balances and financial thresholds, ensuring caseworkers have access to up-to-date information.
- Process scheduled and ad hoc PA/DLA Equals card top-ups, ensuring sufficient funds are available and payments are made accurately and on time.
- Review CareHQ ledgers and Equals card transactions to ensure all expenditure and withdrawals have been correctly recorded before releasing funds.
- Liaise with Home Managers, caseworkers, Finance colleagues, and Local Authorities to resolve payment, funding, invoicing, and account-related queries.
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Requirements:
- Strong financial administration and reconciliation skills.
- Excellent numerical ability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience of processing payments and managing financial transactions.
- Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies.
- Good understanding of financial controls, governance, and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and produce reliable financial information.
- Discreet and professional approach to handling confidential financial and personal information.
- Strong customer service and stakeholder support skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
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Benefits:
At Achieve together, we offer a range of exciting benefits, such as:
- Career progression and training opportunities
- Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services
- Stream - a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances
- Life Assurance
For all our amazing benefits, please visit here: Rewards and Benefits - Achieve together
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Passion for positively shaping lives is just as important to us as your experience. Building on your existing knowledge, we will give you all the training and support that you need. You just need an appetite for learning and a real desire to make a difference to peoples’ lives. So, if you want to start, or continue your career journey in care with us, we want to hear from you!
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