Appointee Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Nottingham - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 17 - 17

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking two dedicated and compassionate Appointee Officers to join the Adult Support Services Financial Services & Operational Resilience team within Adult Social Care & Health.

The role involves managing the financial affairs of vulnerable adults who are unable to manage their own finances ensuring their wellbeing and independence are protected.

You will safeguard individuals from financial abuse oversee their income and benefits and ensure that financial transactions are conducted accurately and in their best interests.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people across Nottinghamshire while contributing to the Councils mission to promote equality independence and social justice.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Act as the Councils Appointee for individuals who lack capacity to manage their own finances or are physically unable to do so.

Apply for collect and manage service users benefits and income from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and other sources.

Ensure the timely payment of utility bills care contributions and other essential expenses on behalf of service users.

Operate monitor and reconcile bank accounts associated with Appointeeship cases ensuring accurate financial records.

Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure that individuals funds are spent appropriately and in line with financial procedures.

Make necessary purchases for service users while maintaining full compliance with Council financial policies.

Support individuals with complex needs in completing benefit and personal independence payment (PIP) claims.

Monitor and review benefit entitlements to ensure correct and continuous payments.

Provide financial advice and support to individuals experiencing hardship or those awaiting benefit appeals.

Engage and build positive relationships with vulnerable adults using a Strengths-Based Approach promoting independence and wellbeing.

Work collaboratively with social care professionals families and external agencies to ensure effective financial safeguarding and person-centred support.

Skills/Experience:

Proven experience working in an administrative financial or social care setting ideally within a local authority or public sector environment.

Strong understanding of Appointeeship and Deputyship responsibilities under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Knowledge of DWP benefits PIP and other social security systems.

Experience in managing and reconciling financial transactions and bank accounts.

Excellent numeracy accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly.

Empathy and patience when supporting individuals with mental health needs disabilities or complex circumstances.

Organised and methodical approach to workload with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Understanding of safeguarding principles and the need for confidentiality.

Competent IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.

Ability to work independently and as part of a wider social care and finance team.

Additional Information:

Location: Trent Bridge House Fox Road Nottingham NG2 6BJ.

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday Friday).

Required Skills:

Proven experience working in an administrative financial or social care setting ideally within a local authority or public sector environment. Strong understanding of Appointeeship and Deputyship responsibilities under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Knowledge of DWP benefits PIP and other social security systems. Experience in managing and reconciling financial transactions and bank accounts. Excellent numeracy accuracy and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly. Empathy and patience when supporting individuals with mental health needs disabilities or complex circumstances. Organised and methodical approach to workload with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Understanding of safeguarding principles and the need for confidentiality. Competent IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider social care and finance team.

6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking two dedicated and compassionate Appointee Officers to join the Adult Support Services Financial Services & Operational Resilience team within Adult Social Care & Health. The role involves managing the fi...