ASC Income and Recovery Officer -reading

Reference: 3543893225_1778248762

Job Title: ASC Income and Recovery Officer

Department: Adult Social Care (ASC) / Finance

Reports To: Income and Recovery Manager / ASC Finance Team Lead

Job Summary:
The ASC Income and Recovery Officer is responsible for managing the income and debt recovery processes for Adult Social Care services. This role ensures that clients are billed accurately, payments are collected efficiently, and recovery actions are undertaken in line with statutory guidelines and council policies. The officer will liaise with service users, internal teams, and external agencies to resolve outstanding debts while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer and monitor income related to Adult Social Care services, including assessing charges and generating invoices.
Manage and pursue outstanding debts, following agreed recovery procedures.
Liaise with service users, carers, and families regarding payments, debts, and financial assessments.
Work with internal teams such as Finance, Care Management, and Legal Services to resolve complex cases.
Maintain accurate records of income, payments, and recovery actions in relevant systems.
Prepare reports on income collection and recovery performance for management.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding requirements.
Provide advice and guidance to colleagues and service users on charging and payment processes.
Support continuous improvement initiatives in income management and recovery processes.

Skills & Qualifications:

Knowledge of Adult Social Care charging and income processes is desirable.
Experience in debt recovery, billing, or financial administration.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
Proficiency with finance or case management systems and standard office software.

Internal Contacts: ASC teams, Finance, Legal Services, and Management.

External Contacts: Service users, carers, families, and external agencies where appropriate.

Other Requirements:

Commitment to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding principles.
Adherence to Data Protection, Health & Safety, and organisational policies.
Participation in training and development to enhance skills and knowledge.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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£18.00
Per hour
Up to GBP18.00 per hour

Reading

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Added 08/05/2026
Reference: 3543893225_1778248762

ASC Income and Recovery Officer -reading

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