At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage finances for clients in Adult Social Care who need support.
- Company: Join a dedicated team making a difference in social care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on teamwork and client support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping vulnerable clients manage their finances.
- Qualifications: Experience with welfare benefits and financial systems is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Job Summary
Manage the financial affairs of Adult Social Care clients who are unable to manage their own finances due to mental incapacity and lack of suitable family or friends; maintain accurate financial records, handle bank reconciliations, complete necessary reports and claims, and coordinate with relevant institutions.
Responsibilities
- Manage the financial affairs of Adult Social Care clients who are unable to do so themselves due to mental incapacity and lack of suitable family or friends.
- Maintain accurate and timely financial information for clients.
- Handle monthly bank reconciliation and promptly address any arising queries.
- Accurately complete Office of the Public Guardian reports, DWP benefit claims, and other claim or appeal forms.
- Work 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.
Applicants Should Demonstrate
- Holding the required qualifications.
- Experience working with welfare benefits.
- Experience working with financial systems.
- Experience working with the Court of Protection and financial institutions.
- Awareness of operational and financial aspects of social care.
Essential Requirements
- 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 ability to interpret information and act upon it.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
We think you need these skills to ace Appointeeship Officer
Financial Management
Bank Reconciliation
Report Writing
Welfare Benefits Knowledge
Court of Protection Experience
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
