Jobs, fresher vacancy - Deputyship Officer (Redeployees Only) • UK

Company: Barnet Council

UK

Description This position is exclusively available to redeployees within Barnet Council. At this time, internal candidates who do not fall under the redeployee category will not be considered. External applicants are also not being considered. About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do. About the role The Council is seeking to recruit to the role of Deputyship Officer (2 posts) to support the Council in managing the financial affairs of vulnerable adults. These roles will sit within the Customer Finance service in Adult Social Care. The purpose of this role is to provide specialist professional advice and support in respect of deputyship, appointeeship, lasting power of attorney and enduring power of attorney. The post holder will be expected to perform Deputyship functions on behalf of individuals for whom the Council has been appointed Deputy by the Court of Protection. Including (but not limited to) maintaining accurate records, client visits, account reconciliations, benefit checks and holding responsibility for periodic updates to the Court of Protection. Please click here to download the Job description for this role. About you Knowledge of appointeeship and deputyship Good numeracy and literacy skills Knowledge of financial systems and databases including Oracle, Integra and Mosaic Ability to understand and interpret complex guidelines and legislation. Good written and verbal communication Is courteous, polite and professional What we offer 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership Excellent training and development opportunities Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance How to apply Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Sue Friar - susan.friar@barnet.gov.uk. Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement. Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted. Responsibilities