Debt Recovery Officer

Company: Darlington Borough Council
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Location: North East
Job Description:

Job Overview

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The Council is seeking to appoint a Debt Recovery Officer, to work within the Finance Team involving the recovery of Adult Social Care Debt, giving advice and guidance to colleagues and individuals within the community.

Responsibilities

Manage and recover unpaid adult social care debts, providing advice and guidance to colleagues and individuals to facilitate settlement and compliance.

Qualifications

  • Approximately 2 years of experience in a debt recovery role.
  • Able to work under pressure, organise own work and plan tasks to meet deadlines.

Benefits

  • 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional annual leave (pro rata)
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption Leave payments
  • Green Car leasing scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme in partnership with Halfords
  • Access to free Physiotherapy sessions
  • Access to free, confidential counselling
  • Reduced cost membership to the Council’s leisure centre Fit for Life Package
  • Season ticket car parking permits or subsidised Town Centre parking permits subject to conditions
  • Access to Childcare Vouchers scheme subject to conditions
  • Access to a wide range of training

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities’ employer. xwzovoh We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Posted: April 13th, 2026