Financial Assessment Officer

Job description

Contract terms

Starting salary: PO1 (£40,182 – £42,060)
Work location: 48 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TY
Hours per week: 36 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday, 15th February 2026 at 23:59
Expected interview date: W/C 2nd March 2026

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Financial Assessment Officer to join our Adult Social Care service. In this role, you will carry out timely and accurate financial assessments for adults receiving care and support services, ensuring contributions are calculated fairly and in line with national charging legislation and local policy. You will manage a varied caseload, work directly with residents and their representatives, and provide clear guidance throughout what can often be a complex or sensitive process. The role also involves verifying financial information, identifying potential benefit entitlements, maintaining accurate case records, and working collaboratively with social workers, care coordinators, and external partners.

About the team

You will join the Adult Social Care Financial Assessment Team—an experienced, supportive, and collaborative group that plays a vital role in helping residents access essential care. The team is committed to a person‑centred approach that treats vulnerable adults with dignity and clarity, supported by a strong learning culture where colleagues share knowledge and support each other’s development. With a solutions‑focused mindset, the team values efficiency, accuracy, and positive outcomes for residents, and encourages innovation and contribution from every member.

About you

You will bring strong numeracy skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to interpret financial information confidently. Clear communication and a high standard of customer service are essential, along with good IT skills and experience using case management systems. You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Experience in financial assessments, benefits, or local government finance is desirable but not essential, as we welcome individuals with the right mindset, willingness to learn, and commitment to supporting residents effectively.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.  Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.  

Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders.  Please continue to check these through the application process.  If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk