Financial Assessment Assistant

East Sussex County Council

. Complete financial assessment reviews .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeEastbourne • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £26,847 - £27,274 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong active listening and communication skills while effectively managing a varied workload and maintaining accurate records. Capable of collaborating within a team to achieve optimal service delivery outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Listening SkillsProfessional Telephone MannerAbility To Plan And Organise WorkloadEnhanced DBS CheckEvidence Of Overseas Police Check

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Soft Skills

Confidence In Processing InformationAbility To Identify And Escalate Complex QueriesDesire To Be Part Of A Supportive Team

Industry Keywords

Financial Assessment ReviewsService DeliveryClear Record MaintenanceStakeholder Correspondence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete financial assessment reviews
Handle calls and correspondence from service users and internal and external stakeholders
Provide written outcomes to service users
Maintain clear records
Take responsibility for day-to-day work
Contribute to service delivery and achieve the best outcomes for people
Attend the Eastbourne office at least one day per week
Attend the office daily during induction and initial training for the first few weeks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active listening skills with a professional and helpful telephone manner
Confidence in processing information accurately
Ability to identify and escalate complex queries
Desire to be part of a supportive and collaborative team
Ability to plan and organise a varied workload, occasionally working to short deadlines
Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity required
Evidence of an overseas police check required if the candidate has lived or worked abroad
Ability to work in the UK; candidates requiring sponsorship should disclose this for eligibility checking
CV and Supporting Statement required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working with attendance at the Eastbourne office one day each week as a minimum
Equipment provided to effectively complete the role
Diverse range of benefits to help and support during employment
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications
Possible support with relevant apprenticeship training