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Fixed-term contract for external applicants and / or secondment opportunity for LBE employees – One year fixed with possibility of further year’s extension, if funding available

Job Title : Finance Officer (Visiting Officer)

Job Reference EJR012794

Application closing date – 3^rd October 2024

Salary Grade 7 – £35,577.00 to £36,567.00

Application for the role is on Ealing Council’s job pages   - Finance Officer (Visiting Officer) – Ealing council, applications must be received by 3^rd October 2024

Advert details

Ealing is a highly diverse and vibrant borough in west London. Home to around 370,000 people, it is the third largest borough by population in London and is an exciting, diverse and challenging place to live and work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our community benefits team on a 1-year fixed term contract.

Reporting to the senior finance officer, you’ll be predominately out in the Ealing borough visiting customers face to face in their own homes, helping them complete adult social care financial circumstances forms, giving benefit advice and undertaking benefit checks.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, with the ability to pay attention to detail.  You will have proven experience and knowledge of the Department for Work and Pensions benefit system, as well as knowledge of local authority finance and adult social care charging policies and practices.

You will have proven administrative experience and will have previously worked in a customer facing environment. You will also be competent in being able to prioritise and work on your own initiative.

You will be expected to visit customers home in Ealing, as well work in a hybrid environment both from home and in the Ealing offices.

This role is customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role.  This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.

This post is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.

Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.  The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All offers of employment will be made conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory DBS check.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Mrs Satwinder Dhaliwal, senior finance officer on 0208 825 7968 (direct) between Monday and Thursday 10am to 3pm only.

Upcoming Sessions:

Acton on 10th September

Northolt on 11th September

Southall on 12th September 

This event will be very helpful and informative for any person in the borough with a visual impairment or who is hard of hearing/deaf to learn about the technology that is available to support them. 

Date: Wednesday 25th September 2024

Time: 11 am – 3 pm

Location: Hounslow House, 7 Bath Rd, Hounslow TW3 3EB (Access Able Link for the venue: London Borough of Hounslow Council Services – Hounslow House | AccessAble)

Lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.

BSL will be provided on the day.

There will be a variety of guest speakers from organisations such as Microsoft, Ability Net and Sky. Several stalls from various charities and organisations will be available as well as a digital support team that will provide you with help regarding any questions or issues you may have with technology. Please see the attached flyer and programme for more information.

Please sign up for this event via the Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sensory-technology-event-tickets-1003454207547

 

Age UK Hounslow is excited to announce the hosting of a comprehensive Advice and Information Fair as a key event during Hounslow Seniors Month this September. Building on the success of the members-only event held in January 2024, this fair is open to all and aims to connect local residents with essential services, activities, and support networks designed to help them live well in their later years.

Event Details:

Date: Friday 13^th September 2024

Time: 11am-3pm

Location: Age UK Hounslow, Southville Community Centre, Southville Road, Feltham TW14 8AP

Age UK Hounslow invites all local residents, service providers, and community organisations to participate in this event, where they will have the opportunity to hear about local services. Whether you are looking for information, seeking to offer support, or simply wanting to learn more about local resources, this fair is an invaluable opportunity to engage with your community. The community will also get the chance to partake in various workshops.

Join us in making Hounslow a community where everyone can live well and thrive in later life.

Event Outline:

11am-11.15am Arrival and time for tea or coffee

11.15am Introductions from services at the event and presentations from a number of organisations, such as Social Prescribers, the Stroke Association and Visiting Angels.

12pm Lunch with an opportunity to visit the marketplace stalls of local organisations, charities, and support networks, sharing information about their services.

1.30pm-3.00pm Free workshops, such as Tai Chi and Chair Based exercise.

For more information and updates on the event details, please contact us at bethan.langrish@ageukhounslow.org.uk

Hounslow Council is excited to announce plans for a new Community Hub at the Meadowbank Adult and Community Education Centre in Cranford, and we want to hear your thoughts. Whether you live, work, or study in Cranford, your input is crucial to help shape the service and resources the Hub will offer.

What is a Community Hub?

Community hubs bring together a variety of essential resources for local residents. These services can include:

• Financial and welfare support
• Health and well-being information
• Employment and skills development
• Mental health support
• Assistance for more complex issues

The Cranford Community Hub will be the main hub for the area, based at the Meadowbank Centre, Community Close (just off the Bath Road), North Cranford. This hub will provide residents with a dedicated space to access services that help solve everyday problems, while also offering interest-based activities. The Meadowbank Centre is already home to the Adult and Community Education Service and the local library will also move in to the Centre, offering a wide range of complimentary services to residents under one roof. The intention is to open this full hub service in 2025.

Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey, where you can let us know which services you’d like to see at the Meadowbank Hub. The survey is open until 5 pm on 14th October 2024.

Take the survey here: https://talk.hounslow.gov.uk/cranford_community_hub

You can also talk to officers about the development of the Hub at one of our drop-in sessions:

• Every Tuesday from 17th September to 8th October: 11 am to 2 pm at Cranford Library OR 3 pm to 8 pm at Meadowbank Centre

Alternatively, paper copies of the survey are available at Cranford Library and Meadowbank Centre, or you can request a copy by emailing us at consult@hounslow.gov.uk.