Appointee Officer

Description

Our local government clients in Nottinghamshire are recruiting an Appointee Officer to play a crucial role in safeguarding people from financial abuse, supporting them to remain independent and make decisions in their best interest.

Your key responsibilities will include:

To undertake the Corporate Director's delegated role of Appointee as required and directed in connection with the management of finances for people who lack the capacity to manage their own finances and/or are physically disabled.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• NVQ 3 / 4 Business Administration  
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

At the Shortlisting Stage, we will evaluate candidates based on the following qualifications and Experience Requirements.

• The ability to apply for and collect people's benefits and income from the Department for Work and Pensions, including any related to disability,
• Able to ensure the timely payment of all utility bills and any other relevant bills, including care contributions and payments to providers.
• The ability to operate and reconcile the bank accounts relating to financial transactions made on behalf of service users and account for all transactions.
• Experience conducting regular audits to ensure funds are spent appropriately.
• Able to make purchases for people when necessary, making sure financial procedures are adhered to.
• Experience engaging with people with complex needs, supporting them to share the information required to complete claims for benefits and personal independence payments on their behalf.
• Able to support people with an appeal pending on whatever income they receive, and, where required, make interim financial support arrangements to prevent escalation to safeguarding.
• Able to monitor people's entitlements to ensure correct benefits are being paid.
• Able to monitor expenditure in relation to the Appointeeship bank account, supporting people with their financial queries and helping people with mental health needs, a history of self-neglect and other complex needs and disabilities, and budget and spend appropriately.
• Experience developing and maintaining positive relationships with people using a Strength-Based Approach to facilitate their independence and help them make choices that support their well-being.
• Able to assess individual needs and develop and coordinate appropriate support to help people maintain their independence and remain in the community, delaying the need for long-term care and support.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years References
• Enhanced DBS
• Full UK driving licence
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.