Business Operations Officer (Grade 12)
Somerset Council
Who You Are
You are an experienced financial administrator with a proven track record in financial administrative settings. You possess strong IT skills, particularly within Microsoft 365, and excel at using Excel. Experience in public administration or working knowledge of Children's Social Care, alongside proficiency in completing means-tested assessments, will be advantageous.
What the Job Involves
The role involves providing support and advice to Children's Social Care operational staff regarding special guardianship, fostering, and adoption allowance payment queries. You will conduct means-tested financial assessments for prospective and existing carers, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to GDPR guidelines. The position requires updating financial spreadsheets and the client database (LCS), setting up and amending payments using the finance system LIFT, and maintaining consistent communication with carers and operational staff on changes in carer payments.
Skills
- Experienced in financial administration
- Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft 365
- Proficient in Excel
- Experience in public administration (advantageous)
- Knowledge of Children's Social Care (advantageous)
- Proficient in means-tested assessments