Full job descriptionCrisis and Resilience Fund Assessor
Remote (Must be within a suitable commutable distance to Reading) £30.00 per hour Interim Contract | Full Time Start Date: ASAP End Date: February 2027
Crisis and Resilience Fund Assessor
We are currently seeking an experienced Crisis and Resilience Fund Assessor to join a busy local authority team on an interim basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in welfare support, financial assessment, grants administration, housing support, benefits, social care or community services to make a direct impact on local residents facing financial hardship and crisis situations.
Working as part of a dedicated support team, you will assess applications for crisis and resilience funding, ensuring fair and consistent decision-making in line with policy, legislation and local authority guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
*Assess applications for Crisis and Resilience Fund support.
*Review financial information, supporting evidence and eligibility criteria.
*Make timely and accurate funding recommendations and decisions.
*Communicate outcomes sensitively and professionally to applicants.
*Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to gather information where required.
*Maintain accurate records and case notes on relevant systems.
*Ensure compliance with local authority policies, safeguarding requirements and data protection legislation.
*Support vulnerable residents experiencing financial hardship, crisis or emergency circumstances.
About You
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
*Previous experience assessing grants, benefits, welfare support funds or financial assistance schemes.
*Strong case management and decision-making skills.
*Experience working with vulnerable individuals or households.
*Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret policies and eligibility criteria.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Ability to manage a high-volume caseload whilst maintaining accuracy.
*Experience within local authority, housing, welfare, social care, customer services or public sector environments would be highly advantageous.
Desirable Experience
*Household Support Fund administration.
*Local Welfare Provision schemes.
*Benefits assessment.
*Housing support or homelessness services.
*Debt, financial inclusion or welfare rights advice.
*Safeguarding awareness.
What’s on Offer
*£30.00 per hour.
*Immediate opportunity to make a positive impact within the local community.
*Supportive local authority environment.
*Valuable public sector experience.
*Interim assignment running until February 2027.
If you have experience assessing financial support applications and are passionate about helping individuals during times of crisis, we’d love to hear from you.