Appointeeship Officer

Brief Job Summary

• To manage the financial affairs of Adult Social Care clients who are unable to do so themselves due to mental incapacity and a lack of family/friends suitable to act on their behalf
• To be responsible for accurate and timely maintenance of clients’ financial information
• Deal with monthly bank reconciliation; promptly dealing with any queries arising
• Accurate completion of Office of the Public Guardian Reports, DWP benefit claims and any other claim or appeal forms
• To work with the Court of Protection, the Department of Work & Pensions, Social Care Teams, legal and financial institutions to identify and evidence clients’ assets and to ensure the appropriate management thereof

Applicants should demonstrate

• They hold the required qualifications
• Work with welfare benefits
• Work with financial systems
• Work with the Court of Protection and financial institutions
• Have or have an awareness of operational and financial aspects of social care

Essential Requirements

• An enhanced DBS is required for this role
• Able 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

Closing date: 15 July 2026

Company: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: Band E SCP 18-25 (£31,537 – £36,363 per annum)

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands, West Midlands

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Adult Services

Sector: Social Care

Job Role: Officer