Appointeeship Officer

Job Summary

Aims: to manage the financial affairs of Adult Social Care clients who are unable to do so themselves due to mental incapacity and lack of family/friends suitable to act on their behalf.

• Maintain accurate and timely financial information for clients.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and address any queries promptly.
• Complete Office of the Public Guardian reports, DWP benefit claims and other claim or appeal forms accurately.
• Collaborate with the Court of Protection, Department of Work & Pensions, Social Care teams, legal and financial institutions to identify and evidence clients’ assets and ensure appropriate management.

• Required qualifications.
• Experience working with welfare benefits.
• Experience working with financial systems.
• Experience with the Court of Protection and financial institutions.
• Awareness of operational and financial aspects of social care.

• Enhanced DBS required.
• Ability to achieve targets and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Calmness under pressure.
• Investigation and reporting skills.
• Flexibility.
• Numerate, logical and methodical with the ability to interpret information and act upon it.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

Please submit a CV and supporting statement to before the closing date. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. The closing date is 15 July 2026.

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