Deputyship Officer

We have an excellent opportunity available for a Deputyship Officer to join our team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As Deputyship Officer you will play a key role in managing financial affairs for those people for whom we have been appointed Deputy or Appointee and delivering the best outcomes for the people of the borough of Wokingham. This will include securing appropriate income (including State Benefits), paying all care and other bills and ensuring appropriate investments are made on behalf of clients.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate with relevant experience of working within a finance related post.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more! 

Key Responsibilities:
• To prepare applications to the Court of Protection and DWP, for Wokingham Borough Council to manage the financial affairs of vulnerable adults who do not have the mental capacity to do so for themselves.
• Managing all aspects of client’s finances and property including dealing with tenancy agreements.
• Administration of any house sales in consultation with the Office of the Public Guardian. Arrange with Adult Social Care, appropriate house clearances where required.
• To attend visits to clients, carers, or other agencies as required and in accordance with the Code of Practice for Deputies. To act as a point of contact for the Association of Public Authority Deputies (APAD), attend seminars as applicable including representing WBC at any APAD and other relevant Conferences/Meetings as deemed necessary. Attend Court of Protection user groups.
• Completing annual financial management reports to the Office of Public Guardian for all clients. Conduct bank reconciliations.

Candidate Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent (including Maths and English)
• Computer literate and have a good understanding of word and excel.
• Relevant experience of working within a finance related post.
• Full Driving Licence and use of car.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. 

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. 

For more information or to arrange a confidential call, please contact Karen Russell, Team Leader, Deputyship - karen.russell@wokingham.gov.uk

Strictly no Agencies.

- Closing date: 12th December 2024, 11pm

- Interview date: W/C 16th December 2024

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.