Appointeeship Officer

A DBS is required for this role

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

We value transferable skills and experience so if you are considering applying, please contact mandy_timms@sandwell.gov.uk or kelly_smith@sandwell.gov.uk or samantha_evans@sandwell.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

Closing date : 15 July 2026

Please submit a CV and supporting statement to mandy_timms@sandwell.gov.uk before the closing date.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to submit your CV as soon as possible. When submitting your CV and supporting statement, please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know.

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact mandy_timms@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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