Money Management Officer

Job Introduction

About Us

If you would like to be part of an innovative, transformative, and caring team that will help you reach your full potential in social services, then Oxfordshire County Councils' Money Management Team could be just what you are looking for.

About the Role

The Money Management Team supports adults and children across the county of Oxfordshire with the management of their finances. The team delivers financial support services to people who have social care needs in the community. The team ensure that the service provided meets the individual needs of each person: protecting their financial assets from misuse or fraud and ensuring the most effective use of individual resources. 

The team is highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate, and work closely to support each other and the residents of Oxfordshire.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person to join the Money Management Team in delivering a great service to the people of Oxfordshire. 

We invite people who are creative, inclusive and passionate about doing things differently, whilst delivering timely, good quality, high performing services. 

With experience of working with people who are elderly, have mental health or learning disabilities, you will be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. An organised methodical approach is essential, as are; the ability to work to tight deadlines and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 

You will have a flexible approach to agile working and be able to manage competing priorities.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tracey Matthews, Money Management Manager on 01865 816709 or email tracey.matthews@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

 Rewards and benefits

Starting Salary £33,366 rising to £36124 (pay negotiations are currently taking place) Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays (rising to 33 days after 10 year’s service) Usual provision for flexible working, sick pay, maternity/paternity leave as well as other benefits.  Access to staff wellbeing service and various staff discounts.  Local Government Pension Scheme.

Our commitment to:
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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