Rolling rota, early and late shifts to include some weekends.
General
If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter.
At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.
We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Catford area who are looking for an Independent Reviewing Officer to join their Childrens Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team.
About The Role
Assure the quality of work with Looked After Children in Lewisham Children's Social Care, and to ensure performance is maintained.
Chair statutory reviews of Children Looked After in accordance with legislation, and to ensure plans for children progress appropriately.
To provide an effective people focused income collection service to maximise income and minimise rent arrears of Lewisham Council residents.
Engage proactively with residents, over the phone, visiting them at home or conducting office interviews.
Effectively and proactively, manage a case load of rent accounts, ensuring rental income is maximised whilst supporting residents to sustain their tenancies.
The efficient processing of benefit claims and enquiries to a satisfactory conclusion at the first point of contact.
General
CV's to be submitted by Friday 12th April at latest and shortlisting will take place from Monday 15th April and Interviews to take place towards the end of next week.
Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties
Ensure benefit claims are processed efficiently and effectively and in accordance with regulations and agreed procedures including awards of discretionary housing payments.