Appointee Officer
10 days ago
Nottingham
Job Description 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 Council’s mission to promote equality, independence, and social justice. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Act as the Council’s 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). Requirements • 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.